Rio Tinto says a driverless iron ore train derailed in Western Australia

Rio Tinto said on Monday an autonomous train had derailed at its Western Australian iron ore operations overnight and that it was investigating the incident in which no one was hurt. "Rio Tinto confirms a rail incident occurred about 80kms (50 miles) from Karratha shortly after midnight on Monday," a spokesman told Reuters via email.

Rio Tinto said on Monday an autonomous train had derailed at its Western Australian iron ore operations overnight and that it was investigating the incident in which no one was hurt.

"Rio Tinto confirms a rail incident occurred about 80kms (50 miles) from Karratha shortly after midnight on Monday," a spokesman told Reuters via email. The news was first reported by Australia's ABC.

Rio Tinto said there were no people within the vicinity of the incident and no injuries. The incident occurred when an autonomous train collided with a set of stationary wagons, impacting 22 wagons and three locomotives. "We have notified the appropriate regulators and commenced an investigation. Work will soon begin to clear the rail line."

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