By Chris Brown

Disturbing video

CP Rail investigating after video surfaces showing train running over antelope

Dec 2, 2020 | 11:35 AM

Canadian Pacific Railway is saddened and investigating after a herd of antelope was struck by a moving train last month.

The incident happened on Nov. 15 near Maple Creek, Sask. Video shows the herd running down the tracks and right of way. The video may be disturbing to some viewers.

A CPR spokesperson says crews are not always able to safely stop a train to prevent an incident before it occurs, as it can take a freight train more than a mile to come to a complete stop once the emergency brake is applied.

When an incident like this occurs, crews are required to report it to the CP Operations Centre. CP then alerts relevant stakeholders, including provincial authorities, about the wildlife strike.