A train derailed east of Lytton, B.C., Saturday causing a minor fire in the area.
A CN Rail spokesperson says preliminary information indicates that approximately 15 railcars containing coal have derailed, spilling some of their contents.
The accident caused a minor fire, which the spokesperson said did not represent a danger to public safety and was extinguished. No injuries were reported and no dangerous goods are involved.
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The cause of the incident is under investigation.
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