(UPDATE) Derailment at Daly Overpass Causes Closure of 18th Street

Source: City of Brandon Corporate Communications 

As you may have heard, earlier this morning there was a train derailment beneath the 18th Street Bridge. The bridge was closed to traffic while damage to the current bridge was assessed by the Province of Manitoba.

At approximately 11 a.m., the assessment was completed and the Daly Overpass is now again re-opened to traffic.

Source: BPS Media Release - August 10, 2023

At approximately 1:45 AM this morning, Brandon Police Services were advised of a CP train derailment under the Daly overpass in Brandon. Three cars left the track, and at least one of the cars struck a concrete support of the overpass. The support has sustained some visible damage and efforts to determine if its strength and safety have been compromised, are underway. The cars were not carrying any hazardous goods.   

As a result, 18^th St both north and southbound will be closed on both sides of the Daly overpass until an accurate assessment of its safety can be made.  If you are in need of travel, please access 1^st St, 26^th St or 34^th St for north/south access.