By Canadian Press

CP NewsAlert: Train derails in Manitoba with 12 on board, no serious injuries

Dec 31, 2019 | 9:46 AM

MACGREGOR, Man. — RCMP say a Via Rail passenger train has derailed west of Winnipeg with a dozen people on board.

They say passengers and crew are being assessed but do not appear to be seriously injured.

The derailment happened about 6:45 a.m. roughly 15 kilometres north of the community of MacGregor.

VIA says in a statement that first responders are at the scene and taking care of seven passengers and five crew members.

The train was headed from Churchill, Man. to Winnipeg.

VIA says it is working with authorities to determine what happened.

The Canadian Press