
– With AAP.
At the time of writing, two people have died after the Sydney to Melbourne XPT train derailed in Victoria earlier this evening. Reportedly, the train driver is one of the two deceased.
The Country Fire Authority said five carriages derailed near Wallan station, 45km north of Melbourne, on the North East line about 7.50pm on Thursday.
The 21:50 Southern Cross – Seymour will not run due to an investigation with NSW Train Link service near Wallan. Customers may consider replacement road coaches to complete their journey. pic.twitter.com/YdhDaFDOj7
— V/Line Seymour Line (@vline_seymour) February 20, 2020
Emergency services are on their way to the scene and the rail lines between Melbourne and Sydney have been closed.
At least three helicopters have been deployed to a scene CFA described as “very chaotic at this stage.”