Residents of a northeastern Ontario town were evacuated Sunday due to an incident on a local rail line.
Ontario Provincial Police said they were helping the Iroquois Falls Fire Department with an incident on the rail line at Porquis Junction.
“I can confirm the OPP is assisting the Iroquois Falls Fire Department with an incident on the rail line,” an OPP spokesperson said in an email to CTV News.
According to multiple reports received by CTV News, the incident involved a leaking propane tanker.
The evacuation order was lifted shortly before 1:30 p.m., according to a subsequent email from OPP.
Police said the Town of Iroquois Falls is again accessible and residents are permitted to return to their homes.
“Please continue to use caution in the area and follow any directions from emergency personnel,” said OPP in a social media post related to the incident.
Highway access was maintained
OPP said there was no access into the town and that all residents had been evacuated to the Porquis Falls Recreation Centre.
“The public should avoid the area; however, Highway 11 remains open for motorists,” said police.
“This incident is under the management of the fire department and we do not have any other details to share at this time.”
Several social media posts said first responders were directing people away from the area starting shortly after noon.