Event CategoryIncident
Event GroupTechnology
Event SubgroupHazardous Chemicals
Event TypeDerailment Release
PlaceOakville MB
Event Start DateDecember 18, 1992
Event End DateDecember 18, 1992
CommentsOakville MB, December 18, 1992. A 29-car derailment of a 41-car train and subsequent Chemical release caused the evacuation of the 410 residents of Oakville near Portage la Prairie for 24 days during the Christmas-New Year's period (Dec 18, 1992 to January 10, 1993).
Fatalities0
Injured / Infected0
Evacuated410
Estimated Total CostUnknown
Federal DFAA Payments$0
Provincial DFAA Payments$0
Provincial Department PaymentsUnknown
Municipal CostsUnknown
OGD CostsUnknown
Insurance PaymentsUnknown
NGO PaymentsUnknown
Utility - People Affected0
Magnitude0.0