A freight train derailed near Palmerston North, New Zealand, last night spilling wine onto to the tracks.

The incident saw four wagons carrying wine tankers coming off the tracks.

However, one tanker ruptured and spilled wine, according to Kiwirail spokesman Kevin Ramshaw, reports stuff.co.nz.

Ramshaw was not sure about the type of wine spilled, or what caused the incident.

He added the track between Palmerston North and Wellington would remain blocked until some time. (ANI)