Fort Nelson, B.C.- A Fort Nelson man has been air lifted to hospital in Edmonton following an incident which has resulted in a very serious leg injury.

CN says the man was carrying out his regular duties in the Ft. Nelson rail yard yesterday morning around 8, moving trains, when he was injured.

CN is not able to provide further details on what happened or the extent of the man's  injuries, but there have been reports the man slipped and fell under  a moving rail car.

The condition of the man has not been released. The incident is under investigation.