CN train carrying fuel derails in Saskatchewan; police say fuel may have leaked out

EDGELEY, Sask. — Saskatchewan RCMP say a CN train that was carrying fuel derailed near the community of Edgeley, about 50 kilometres northeast of Regina.

Mounties say initial reports suggest some fuel may have leaked.

A spokesperson for Canadian National Railway says about 18 rail cars left the tracks, which caused a small spill of an unknown substance.

The spokesperson says there are no reports of any fires.

The derailment's cause is being investigated.

RCMP, CN police and environmental experts remain on the scene.

Officers have blocked off the area and are asking people to avoid it.

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