Freight train derails in North Bergen, N.J.

Emergency responders are on the scene of a freight train derailment in New Jersey. 

It happened just after 3:15 p.m. Tuesday in North Bergen along Tonnelle Avenue near Route 3. 

According to CSX, a total of 13 rail cars derailed.

North Bergen Police said the incident involved a spill from one of the train cars. Emergency responders, including Jersey City Hazmat, as well as North Bergen police and fire, are on the scene. 

"The substance has been identified as ethyl acetate, and our Hazmat teams are currently working to safely mitigate the situation by diluting it with large amounts of water," North Bergen Mayor Nick Sacco said. 

Ethyl acetate is a highly flammable chemical used in paint and nail polish remover. 

There have been no injuries reported, and Sacco said thus far there's been no confirmed danger to the public.

"Our primary focus is on the safety of onsite personnel, the surrounding community, and the environment. CSX crews are currently on scene and working as safely and quickly as possible to clean up the impacted site. The cause of the incident is currently under investigation," a CSX spokesperson said in a statement, in part.

Video from the scene showed emergency responders were pouring water onto one of the cars.

Route 3 is closed in both directions near Tonnelle Avenue. 

Tonnelle Avenue itself remains open.