April 15 (Reuters) - A Canadian Pacific (CP.TO) freight train derailed and caught fire in Maine on Saturday, causing minor injuries to three rail employees. Additional rail cars transporting hazardous materials did not derail, it said, adding that these hazardous materials are "not at risk" of leaking and catching fire. The derailment happened when the train encountered a "track washout," Canadian Pacific said in a statement. Earlier in the day, Rockwood Fire and Rescue posted a photo of the derailment on its Facebook page asking residents to "stay clear." Reporting by Shivani Tanna in Bengaluru; Editing by Cynthia OstermanOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Source: CNN April 15, 2023 22:21 UTC