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Two dead after Sydney to Melbourne XPT train derails in Victoria Two dead after Sydney to Melbourne XPT train derails in Victoria
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Country Fire Authority says five carriages derailed near Wallan station, 45km north of Melbourne, about 8pm on ThursdayCountry Fire Authority says five carriages derailed near Wallan station, 45km north of Melbourne, about 8pm on Thursday
Two people have died after the Sydney to Melbourne XPT derailed in Victoria on Thursday night.Two people have died after the Sydney to Melbourne XPT derailed in Victoria on Thursday night.
The Country Fire Authority said the diesel locomotive and five carriages derailed near Wallan station, 45km north of Melbourne, on the North East line about 8pm on Thursday.The Country Fire Authority said the diesel locomotive and five carriages derailed near Wallan station, 45km north of Melbourne, on the North East line about 8pm on Thursday.
Video and images posted to social media showed carriages of the train lying on their side next to the tracks.Video and images posted to social media showed carriages of the train lying on their side next to the tracks.
The train, which had left Central Station in Sydney at 7.40am, had been due to arrive at Southern Cross Station in Melbourne at 6.30pm. It was running more than two hours late at the time of the crash.The train, which had left Central Station in Sydney at 7.40am, had been due to arrive at Southern Cross Station in Melbourne at 6.30pm. It was running more than two hours late at the time of the crash.
About 160 passengers were on board when it derailed.About 160 passengers were on board when it derailed.
Emergency services are at the scene and the rail lines between Melbourne and Sydney have been closed. On Thursday night emergency services were at the scene and the rail lines between Melbourne and Sydney were closed.
All passengers who were able to walk from the train have been taken to the Wallan McDonald’s and BP station area, which is being used as a triage centre. All passengers who were able to walk from the train were taken to the Wallan McDonald’s and BP station area, which was being used as a triage centre.
One person is being airlifted to Melbourne, Ambulance Victoria said. One person was being airlifted to Melbourne, Ambulance Victoria said.
Four people were taken to hospital in a stable condition.Four people were taken to hospital in a stable condition.
By 9pm on Thursday, CFA said the rescue had been completed.By 9pm on Thursday, CFA said the rescue had been completed.
It is believed the two deceased were travelling in the drivers’ carriage.It is believed the two deceased were travelling in the drivers’ carriage.
The Australian Rail Track Corporation has been contacted for comment.The Australian Rail Track Corporation has been contacted for comment.