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Major emergency response after train derails near Stonehaven 'Serious injuries' after passenger train derails near Stonehaven during storms
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A train has derailed near Stonehaven in Aberdeenshire, sparking a major response from emergency services. "Serious injuries" have been reported after a passenger train derailed near Stonehaven in Aberdeenshire as storms caused disruption across Scotland.
About 30 emergency vehicles - including air ambulance support - are at the scene, with more continuing to arrive. A major incident has been declared and about 30 emergency service vehicles - including air ambulance support - have been called to the scene.
Smoke can be seen coming from the area. It is not yet clear if anyone has been injured. Smoke can be seen coming from the area.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon described it as an "extremely serious incident" and said she was being kept updated on developments. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon described it as an "extremely serious incident" and said there were early reports of "serious injuries".
"All my thoughts are with those involved," she said. Speaking in the Scottish Parliament, she said: "My immediate thoughts, and the thoughts of those across the chamber, are with all those involved."
Torrential rain and thunderstorms have caused flooding and travel disruption across many parts of central and eastern Scotland. The incident took place west of Stonehaven as torrential rain and thunderstorms 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.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. NHS Grampian confirmed it was on a "major incident footing", and ScotRail said it was assisting the emergency services.
A ScotRail spokesperson added: "We're assisting the emergency services with an incident near Stonehaven, and will provide more information when available." Kevin Lindsay, the Scottish organiser for train drivers' union Aslef, said: "We are aware that this is an extremely serious incident and our thoughts are with everyone involved."
The RMT union's Mick Lynch said: "The facts behind this ‎incident will need to be established in due course, but at this stage we are focussed on support and assistance and our thoughts are with all those impacted by this tragedy."
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