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A Canadian Pacific Railway train was travelling more than twice the speed limit just before it derailed near Field early Monday, killing three crew members as the train crashed into the Kicking Horse River.

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) is investigating.

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CP Rail spokeswoman Salem Woodrow confirmed the derailment took place Monday at around 1 a.m. Mountain Time, between Field and Calgary. Field is just west of Banff along the Trans-Canada Highway, near the B.C.-Alberta border.

“It is with great sadness that CP reports that three crew members on-board were fatally injured in the incident,” the statement read. “Our condolences and prayers go out to their families, friends and colleagues. A full investigation will take place to determine the cause of this incident.”

According to a Facebook post by Albe Bulmer, one of the victims was his son Daniel Waldenberger-Bulmer. He wrote “I lost one of the jewels in my crown last night in a tragic accident while he was training to be a conductor for CP Rail. He will be sadly missed by me his father and mentor as he loved adventure and challenge as I do. And all his friends and family, especially his brother Jeremy, Mericka and baby Tenely Waldenberger Bulmer.”