Iran Press/ America: A spokesperson for Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited (CPKC) told CBS News in a statement that the train derailed at about 8:30 a.m. Eastern time due to a "track washout" in a rural wooded area about 15 miles east of the town of Jackman. A "track washout" often happens after heavy rain and washes away ballast and roadway under the track.
A "build-up of melting ice and debris" may have caused the washout, the Maine Forest Service (MFS) said in a news release.
The derailment sparked a small forest fire that was "contained," MFS said, adding that three rail employees were taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Rockwood Fire and Rescue posted a photo of the derailment Saturday on its Facebook page and advised residents "to stay clear!"
The CPKC spokesperson said there were "no evacuations and no threat to public safety."
Maine Gov. Janet Mills tweeted that she had been briefed on the incident and that "officials on site indicate that there is no threat to public health or safety."
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