Nine train cars derail; no spills, injuries

Nine train cars derailed west of Fort Sumner early Saturday morning, but no injuries or hazardous material spills were reported.

Jim Sloan of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway said the incident occurred just before 3 a.m. Saturday, blocking two tracks. One track was reopened about 1:30 p.m. and the other was expected to reopen by 5 a.m. today.

Railroad officials said they are conducting an investigation into what caused the derailment.

The National Weather Service said winds were light, about 15 mph, at the time of the derailment.