HELSINKI, March 22 (Xinhua) -- A freight train derailed on Friday evening at Arna station near Norway's coastal town of Bergen, Norwegian radio NRK reported.

It said the derailment caused major economic losses, though no injuries were reported.

Freight company Onrail, which owns the train, said that freight trains on the Bergen tracks often carry hazardous materials, which was likely the case with the derailed train as well.