The train eventually halted at Pall Mall Street and Waterloo Street in central London, Ont. where it took 28 firefighters to knock down the blaze.
London Fire says no one is hurt after five train cars caught fire travelling eastbound through downtown London, Ont. late Sunday night.Posted: Apr 22, 2024 5:28 AM EDT | Last Updated: 29 minutes ago
Multiple crews were called to the area of Richmond Street and Pall Mall Street, a residential section of the downtown, at around 10:49 p.m. after numerous witnesses called 911. "There was exposure to a building closeby, but we were able to contain the fire away from the building," said London Fire platoon chief Colin Shewell. "Additional crews arrived on scene, and within an hour, we were able to put a good knock down on the fire and really put it under control in about an hour and 20 minutes."
CBC News has requested comment from CP Rail and will update this story when someone is made available.
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