Sudbury

Huron Central investigates derailment near Blind River

Huron Central Railway said that 13 cars carrying steel coils derailed Sunday night near Blind River.

Company says 13 cars were carrying steel coils, but no hazardous materials

13 cars derailed near Blind River Sunday evening. (Supplied/Anastasia Rioux)

Huron Central Railway said that 13 cars carrying steel coils derailed Sunday night near Blind River.

Representatives from the railway, which operates between Sudbury and Sault Ste. Marie, said there were no injuries, no hazardous materials were involved and no crossings were blocked.

The cause of the derailment is still under investigation, the railway said.

The line is expected to reopen on Thursday.

Huron Central Railway said that the 13 cars that derailed near Blind River were transporting steel coils. (Supplied/Anastasia Rioux)