Thunder Bay

Cargo train derails in Thunder Bay, Ontario

A street on Thunder Bay's north side is closed due to a cargo train derailment on Wednesday.

Maureen Street in the intercity area remains closed to through traffic

The rail crossing at Maureen Street in Thunder Bay remains closed after a cargo train derailed there on Wednesday. (Kris Ketonen/CBC)

CP Rail is investigating a cargo train derailment on Thunder Bay's north side today.

The railway said the incident occurred at about 11:15 am, when 10 empty hopper cars left the track at a crossing on Maureen Street.

A cargo train has derailed in Thunder Bay at a Maureen Street crossing. (Kris Ketonen/CBC)

There were no injuries.

The cause of the derailment is unknown.

The crossing remains closed, blocked off by orange traffic cones.