2 CN Rail freight cars derail in New Westminster

Several freight cars on Canadian National Railway'smain line near New Westminster ran off the tracks overnight.

Police are on scene near BrunetteAvenue and Columbia Street,where twoempty graincars derailed as the train approached the Fraser River Rail Bridge.

CN says there were no reports of any injuries, and rail operations in the area were not interrupted.

Police said they expected the cars to be back on track within a couple of hours.

MAP: CN train derailment near Columbia Street and Brunette Avenue, New Westminster