Rio Tinto says an iron ore train derailed at its Western Australian operations

Rio Tinto said on Monday a train had derailed at its Western Australian iron ore operations on Monday but that no one was hurt in the incident.

"Rio Tinto confirms a rail incident occurred about 80kms from Karratha shortly after midnight on Monday," a spokesman told Reuters via email.

The news was first reported by Australia's ABC.

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