High winds knock train off tracks, cause damage southeast of P.A.

Strong winds and hail caused damage southeast of Prince Albert on Sunday.

Pictures taken in Brancepeth show several rail cars thrown off their tracks in the wake of the storm, while trees and farm equipment were upended in nearby Brancepeth.

Farm equipment and trees were upended by a storm near Brancepeth, Sask. on June 14, 2020. (Larry Murkowski/Courtesy paNOW)

The damage was caused after severe thunderstorms rolled through the area early Sunday evening, prompting warnings from Environment Canada.

No tornadic activity has been confirmed by Environment Canada, though some social media accounts in the area suggested a twister was possible.

Brancepeth is located about 50 kilometres southeast of Prince Albert.

The storms also led to a power outage affecting Prince Albert and the surrounding area. The power was restored by about 7:40 p.m.

—With files from paNOW.