Train derails near Hells Gate, B.C.

A Canadian Pacific Railway train has derailed near Hells Gate, B.C. in the Fraser Canyon as a result of a rock slideearly Thursday morning.

Canadian Pacific Railway spokesperson Jeremy Berry said initial reports say one locomotive and sevenempty grain cars were derailed.

NUCOR Environmental Solutions Ltd. has been able to confirm a fuel spill after they founda small hole in the vent line of the locomotive's fuel tank. The B.C. Ministry of Environmentsaid fuelleakedinto the Fraser River at a fairly steady flow.

Thehole in the locomotive's fuel tank has beentemporarily patched, and crews continue to work to remove the train cars which were on top of the fuel tank.

Emergency officials said the area ismuddy and slippery, and there is a steep drop off where the train derailed.

Canadian Pacific Rail said the crew suffered minor injuries and were treated and released by local paramedics.