Abandoned car causes train derailment at Kembla Grange
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In the early hours of Wednesday morning, a train derailed after it crashed into an unmanned vehicle that had been left across the tracks, about an hour outside of Sydney.
The accident occurred in Kembla Grange, near Wollongong. Photo from TNV.
Around 4:30 AM, emergency services were called to the scene at Kembla Grange level crossing on West Dapto Road with reports of a train derailment.
There were a total of twelve passengers on board when the collision happened. Thankfully, none were grievously harmed.
Three passengers in the front carriage, which detached from the rest of the train, suffered minor injuries. The train driver was trapped but was later rescued by emergency services. They were all safe and were taken to the hospital to be treated.
One passenger from the derailed train said, “It was like being on a trampoline. (We were) just bouncing up and down.” Photo by Dean Lewins/AAP Images.
In a statement by the NSW Police, they described that the four-carriage train struck an unoccupied vehicle and the front carriage rolled onto its side while the rest of the train remained on the tracks.
“Subsequent inquiries have revealed the vehicle was stolen earlier today from a home at Flinders,” the police added.
“Police are investigating how the vehicle came to be abandoned on the train line. Witnesses have told police a male was seen running from the area soon after.”
The police are urging anyone who has any information or footage to come forward and contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
The site is now confirmed as a crime scene. Photo from Fire and Rescue NSW.
NSW TrainLink South has already responded to the situation.
“A shuttle train service is operating in both directions between Albion Park and Kiama,” their account tweeted.
“Buses are on site and are operating a replacement service between Wollongong and Albion Park in both directions.”
“Passengers are also advised to allow plenty of extra travel time, listen to announcements and check information displays for service updates,” Transport for NSW said.
In addition to this incident, Sydneysiders had experienced major disruptions from Sydney’s public transport network as some train workers organised a strike.
Transport Minister Andrew Constance was criticised for not personally attending any negotiations and refusing to negotiate a new bargaining agreement.
The union is calling out the management to rule out further privatisation of the state’s transport network.
“Last month, rail workers were forced to take the step of stopping our train network for the first time in decades, out of sheer desperation at the complete silence and disrespect from the NSW government,” RTBU secretary Alex Claassens said in a statement.
“Unbelievably, the silence and disrespect has continued.”
Negotiations were said to be carried out in “good faith”, but commuters experience major disruptions on Wednesday.
This is based on an article by Erin Lyons for news.com.au.
The accident occurred in Kembla Grange, near Wollongong. Photo from TNV.
Around 4:30 AM, emergency services were called to the scene at Kembla Grange level crossing on West Dapto Road with reports of a train derailment.
There were a total of twelve passengers on board when the collision happened. Thankfully, none were grievously harmed.
Three passengers in the front carriage, which detached from the rest of the train, suffered minor injuries. The train driver was trapped but was later rescued by emergency services. They were all safe and were taken to the hospital to be treated.
One passenger from the derailed train said, “It was like being on a trampoline. (We were) just bouncing up and down.” Photo by Dean Lewins/AAP Images.
In a statement by the NSW Police, they described that the four-carriage train struck an unoccupied vehicle and the front carriage rolled onto its side while the rest of the train remained on the tracks.
“Subsequent inquiries have revealed the vehicle was stolen earlier today from a home at Flinders,” the police added.
“Police are investigating how the vehicle came to be abandoned on the train line. Witnesses have told police a male was seen running from the area soon after.”
The police are urging anyone who has any information or footage to come forward and contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
The site is now confirmed as a crime scene. Photo from Fire and Rescue NSW.
NSW TrainLink South has already responded to the situation.
“A shuttle train service is operating in both directions between Albion Park and Kiama,” their account tweeted.
“Buses are on site and are operating a replacement service between Wollongong and Albion Park in both directions.”
“Passengers are also advised to allow plenty of extra travel time, listen to announcements and check information displays for service updates,” Transport for NSW said.
In addition to this incident, Sydneysiders had experienced major disruptions from Sydney’s public transport network as some train workers organised a strike.
Transport Minister Andrew Constance was criticised for not personally attending any negotiations and refusing to negotiate a new bargaining agreement.
The union is calling out the management to rule out further privatisation of the state’s transport network.
“Last month, rail workers were forced to take the step of stopping our train network for the first time in decades, out of sheer desperation at the complete silence and disrespect from the NSW government,” RTBU secretary Alex Claassens said in a statement.
“Unbelievably, the silence and disrespect has continued.”
Negotiations were said to be carried out in “good faith”, but commuters experience major disruptions on Wednesday.
This is based on an article by Erin Lyons for news.com.au.
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