No injuries after train derails in Kitchener

Officials said there were no injuries after a train derailed Friday night in Kitchener.

On Saturday afternoon, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) said a train derailed over Highway 85 in Kitchener.

The incident closed the on-ramps to Highway 85 south at Wellington Street North for several hours.

According to OPP, the roadways reopened around 4 a.m. Saturday.

Photos of the derailment show several train cars off the train tracks.

Another photo shows heavy machinery was brought in to assist in the cleanup.

Train derailment over #Hwy85 Kitchener overnight.#MTO closed the on-ramps to Hwy #85 south at Wellington for several hours but re-opened around 4am.
No injuries, all clear now. #CambridgeOPP pic.twitter.com/bnKne88z4Y

— OPP Highway Safety Division (@OPP_HSD) November 12, 2022

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  A train derailed in Kitchener on Nov. 11. (OPP)

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  A train derailed in Kitchener on Nov. 11. (OPP)

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  A train derailed in Kitchener on Nov. 11. (OPP)