Wine train goes off the rails

A freight train derailed last night spilling wine onto to the tracks.

The train derailed near Palmerston North tipping over four wagons carrying wine tankers.

But only one tanker ruptured spilling its contents on to the tracks, Kiwirail spokesman Kevin Ramshaw told NZPA.

He said the track between Palmerston North and Wellington would remain blocked until later today.

Mr Ramshaw said he was unsure of the type of wine spilled, or what caused the tankers to go off the rails.

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