Update: As of Sunday evening all 37 oil cars are still at the site, as well as a pool of oil that has still not been cleaned.
In addition, the owner of the property where the train derailed has not been contacted for compensation.
According to a spokesperson from Manitoba Sustainable Development, there is no risk of contamination for the Assiniboine River.
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Cleanup is underway for a train derailment SE of St. Lazare near Wattsview.
It happened around 3:30 this morning.
According to reports, there are 37 oil cars with a partial leak.
There are no reports of a fire or any injuries.
We'll keep you updated as more information comes in.
