By James Peters/Jessica Lepp

CN confirms diesel spill in Kamloops railyard

Dec 31, 2015 | 1:40 PM

KAMLOOPS — Both CN Rail and the provincial Ministry of Environment are confirming a major fuel spill in the Kamloops CN railyard on Christmas Day.

According to a spokesperson for CN Rail, about 7000 litres of diesel fuel spilled during a transfer from a railcar to a contractor’s truck.

CN says the fuel was cleaned up promptly and didn’t pollute any waterways.

It goes on to say no one was injured and there was no risk to the public.

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The company did not provide an explanation of what caused the spill to occur.