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Major emergency response after train derails near Stonehaven | Major emergency response after train derails near Stonehaven |
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A train has derailed near Stonehaven in Aberdeenshire, sparking a major response from emergency services. | |
About 30 emergency vehicles - including air ambulance support - are at the scene, with more continuing to arrive. | |
Smoke can be seen coming from the area. It is not yet clear if anyone has been injured. | |
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon described it as an "extremely serious incident" and said she was being kept updated on developments. | |
"All my thoughts are with those involved," she said. | |
Torrential rain and thunderstorms have caused flooding and travel disruption across many parts of central and eastern Scotland. | Torrential rain and thunderstorms have caused flooding and travel disruption across many parts of central and eastern Scotland. |
British Transport Police said its officers had been called to the scene of the derailment at about 09:43. | |
It said paramedics and the fire brigade were also in attendance. | |
A ScotRail spokesperson added: "We're assisting the emergency services with an incident near Stonehaven, and will provide more information when available." | |
Are you in the area? Did you witness the incident? If it is safe to do so please share your experiences by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. | Are you in the area? Did you witness the incident? If it is safe to do so please share your experiences by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. |
Please include a contact number if you are willing to speak to a BBC journalist. | Please include a contact number if you are willing to speak to a BBC journalist. |
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