Train derailment closes a portion of Trussler Road
CTV
A section of Trussler Road is closed near Ayr due to a Canadian Pacific (CP) train derailment.
A section of Trussler Road is closed near Ayr due to a CP Rail (CPKC) train derailment.
The Township of North Dumfries tweeted about the closure on Saturday morning at around 10 a.m.
According to Ontario Provincial Police, Trussler Road is closed in both directions between Township Road 10 (Welsh Drive) and Township Road 9.
There is no estimation as to when the road will reopen, but officials say the closure will remain in effect while the derailed cars are repaired and restored to the tracks.
The township noted that no hazardous material was involved and there is no risk to public safety.
Motorists can expects increased traffic through Ayr while the closure remains.
In an emailed statement to CTV News, CPKC confirmed the derailment happened around 6:30 a.m. and involved 15 rail cars carrying vehicles and intermodal shipping containers.
