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Work to bring 4 cars upright after derailment to begin Wednesday in Moncton

Four cars derailed at the Gordon Yard in Moncton. Wade Perry/Global News

Work to right four rail cars after a derailment at the Gordon Yard in Moncton on Tuesday afternoon is set to begin Wednesday.

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The cars did not contain hazardous material, officials with the Moncton Fire Departmetn told Global News.

Two of the railcars carried vehicles, one held plastic resin and one had propane.

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Officials said their primary concern was the car that was carrying propane but it was quickly determined there were no leaks.

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No one was injured in the derailment.

Firefighters were on scene until approximately 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday and will return if needed this morning.

CN Rail says they have crews responding to the incident and in a statement stressed that there is no danger to the public.

The cause of the derailment is under investigation.

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