© 2020 BBC. "I know many people will understandably have questions and we will be working closely alongside the Rail Accident Investigation Branch and the Office of Rail and Road to establish the full circumstances of how the train came to derail.". The RMT union said that confirmation of the three deaths, including one of its conductor members, was "the most dreadful news".
BBC Scotland understands they suffered minor injuries after a vehicle collided with them.
The Scotrail passenger train derailed about four miles south of Stonehaven station in an area of rural Aberdeenshire called Carmont. It is too early to confirm the exact nature and severity of the incident and more details will be made available once known. "However, once the area has been made safe then a full and thorough search will be conducted, which is likely to take some time.
Network Rail has reviewed CCTV footage from the stations at which the service stopped and it's believed there were nine people, including crew, on the train. Ms Sturgeon said: “My deepest condolences are with the loved ones of those who lost their lives in this tragic incident. Six others were rushed to hospital, but their injuries are not thought to be serious. ⚠️ Read our live blog for the latest news & updates. "Clearly the most important thing now is that the British Transport Police, who are in charge of the investigation, find out exactly what happened and we all work together to make sure nothing like this ever happens again.". National lockdown possible, says top UK scientist, playIndia's Covid-19 outbreak in 200 seconds. A major incident was declared and about 30 emergency service vehicles were called to the scene. They were working without a lookout. British Transport Police said the families of the driver and the conductor had been informed and were being supported by specially-trained liaison officers. If it is safe to do so please share your experiences by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk.
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said he would visit the site on Thursday "to try to understand the situation first hand and offer every possible assistance". I have just been updated by Network Rail and the emergency services on the ongoing operation. Derailed train had reached almost 73mph Investigators say the train which derailed near Stonehaven was travelling close to the maximum speed for the line. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). It was initially stopped at Carmont at 06:59, after a northbound train reported a landslip further south, on the section of track between Carmont and Laurencekirk. My thanks go to them, and my thoughts remain with everyone affected.”. All further updates will be shared here. The sequence of events and the actions of those involved, The management of earthworks and drainage in this area, including recent inspections and risk assessments, The general management of earthworks and drainage and associated procedures designed to manage the risk of extreme weather events, The behaviour of the train during, and following the derailment, The consequences of the derailment and a review of the damage caused to the rolling stock. Read about our approach to external linking. The most recent multiple fatalities on the UK's railways were in South Wales in 2019, when two railway workers died after being struck by a Great Western train near Port Talbot.
Another one of the people who died was the train conductor, the RMT union has confirmed. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Six others were injured. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Six others were injured. The driver was given permission to move north at 09:25, moving at 5mph initially as it crossed on to the northbound track, but then accelerating to 72.8mph. VideoA very expensive bikini and 11 Tasmanian devils, The US women leading a 'wine-fuelled rebellion' VideoThe US women leading a 'wine-fuelled rebellion', Queen top UK album chart after 25-year break, .css-orcmk8-HeadlineContainer{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-box-pack:justify;-webkit-justify-content:space-between;-ms-flex-pack:justify;justify-content:space-between;}Covid: UK at 'tipping point', top scientist warns.css-1dedj2h-Rank{-webkit-align-self:center;-ms-flex-item-align:center;align-self:center;color:#B80000;margin-left:3.125rem;}1, Covid: Trump 'no longer a transmission risk to others'2, Denver protest death: Demonstrator shot during rival rallies3, Documentary claims to expose North Korea trying to dodge sanctions4, Planet Mars is at its 'biggest and brightest'5, BCG: Can a vaccine from 1921 save lives from Covid-19?6, US election 2020: The other 1,214 candidates running for president7, Armenia Azerbaijan: Reports of fresh shelling dent ceasefire hopes8, Dilys Price: World's oldest female skydiver dies9, Thailand crash: Bus collides with train, killing 1810. "RMT will unite to provide support, assistance and solidarity at this distressing time. An initial .css-yidnqd-InlineLink:link{color:#3F3F42;}.css-yidnqd-InlineLink:visited{color:#696969;}.css-yidnqd-InlineLink:link,.css-yidnqd-InlineLink:visited{font-weight:bolder;border-bottom:1px solid #BABABA;-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;}.css-yidnqd-InlineLink:link:hover,.css-yidnqd-InlineLink:visited:hover,.css-yidnqd-InlineLink:link:focus,.css-yidnqd-InlineLink:visited:focus{border-bottom-color:currentcolor;border-bottom-width:2px;color:#B80000;}@supports (text-underline-offset:0.25em){.css-yidnqd-InlineLink:link,.css-yidnqd-InlineLink:visited{border-bottom:none;-webkit-text-decoration:underline #BABABA;text-decoration:underline #BABABA;-webkit-text-decoration-thickness:1px;text-decoration-thickness:1px;-webkit-text-decoration-skip-ink:none;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;text-underline-offset:0.25em;}.css-yidnqd-InlineLink:link:hover,.css-yidnqd-InlineLink:visited:hover,.css-yidnqd-InlineLink:link:focus,.css-yidnqd-InlineLink:visited:focus{-webkit-text-decoration-color:currentcolor;text-decoration-color:currentcolor;-webkit-text-decoration-thickness:2px;text-decoration-thickness:2px;color:#B80000;}}report by the Rail Accident Investigation Branch said the train was travelling within the speed limit. Please include a contact number if you are willing to speak to a BBC journalist. Stonehaven train derailment: Minute's silence honours victims, Train derailment: Relatives gather for one minute silence, Three dead after passenger train derails near Stonehaven, India's Covid-19 outbreak in 200 seconds. He added that the train had caught fire after rolling down a steep embankment. "We are doing everything we can to support ongoing investigations so that we can properly establish the circumstances that led to the derailment, and to understand what can be done to prevent such a tragedy again.". A major emergency incident was declared after a ScotRail train derailed near Stonehaven. NHS Grampian confirmed it was on a "major incident footing", and ScotRail said it was assisting the emergency services. It's believed the train stopped south of Carmont due to a landslide, but then hit a second one when travelling back north.
The investigators said that, after it was derailed by the landslip, the train continued for 77 yards (70 metres) before hitting the parapet of a bridge. The RAIB says its detailed investigation will include: The investigation carried out by the RAIB is independent of parallel work being carried out by the rail industry, and of the investigation being undertaken by the police under the instruction of the Lord Advocate. The driver apparently contacted control to ask permission to switch tracks. Nine people were on board, a crew of three and six passengers. Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross said: “Today's events are heartbreaking and hard to bear. All wheelsets of the rear power car derailed, but it remained upright.". The Queen issued a message of condolence following the crash, saying "it was with great sadness that I heard of the train derailment". .css-14iz86j-BoldText{font-weight:bold;}Three people, including the driver and a conductor, have died after a passenger train derailed in Aberdeenshire. Kevin Lindsay, Scotland organiser for the Aslef train drivers union, said: "Our thoughts tonight are with all those who died, and who were injured, in the tragic accident. A Scottish Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We currently have multiple resources in attendance at a train incident near Stonhaven, including six ambulances, our Special Operations Response teams, air ambulance, patient transport vehicles and the SCOTSTAR emergency service.". Heatwaves and droughts can dry out the steep embankments beside the tracks, and over the years will start to weaken them. Are you in the area? Brett McCullough was one of the three people who lost their lives in the smash on the Aberdeen to Glasgow line, near Stonehaven, when the locomotive and three carriages slid down an embankment this morning, with emergency services alerted at around 9.45am. We are working alongside the emergency services to respond to an incident involving a train near Stonehaven. .css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link{color:inherit;}.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited{color:#696969;}.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited{-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;}.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link:hover,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited:hover,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link:focus,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited:focus{color:#B80000;-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;}.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link::after,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited::after{content:'';position:absolute;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;left:0;z-index:2;}Torrential rain and thunderstorms bring flooding and disruption, Charity fundraisers around the country honoured by the Queen, Coronavirus update: NHS Grampian case numbers remain high, New walk-in coronavirus testing centre opens in Scotland, Dolphin Yoda found alive off coast of Denmark almost a year after vanishing from Moray Firth, Queenâs Birthday Honours: Former chief executive of Scottish Fishermenâs Federation Bertie Armstrong awarded OBE, Information about BBC links to other news sites, Trump 'no longer a Covid transmission risk'. “Our thoughts are with those who have been affected by this tragic event, particularly the families of those who have lost their lives. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. The first passenger carriage came to rest on its roof, having rotated to be almost at right angles to the track. Email us at scoop@thesun.co.uk or call 0141 420 5300, Margaret Ferrier breaks her silence on Covid train trips and says she WON'T quit, Millions 'to be asked not leave local areas & beauty salons shut' TOMORROW, Sturgeon 'only locked down half of Scotland to make the English pay for it', Fugitive Scots drug dealer poses with wanted poster at Dubai pool party, Scots to be hit with -10C temperatures as 'Norwegian barrage' hits, ©News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. He added: "Once the area has been made safe then a full and thorough search will be conducted, which is likely to take some time. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. View our online Press Pack. "The second passenger carriage also overturned on to its roof and came to rest on the first carriage. UK Transport Minister Grant Shapps has asked Network Rail to produce an interim report by 1 September. Pictures show a huge emergency response, with multiple ambulances in attendance. .css-14iz86j-BoldText{font-weight:bold;}The train which derailed in Aberdeenshire, leaving three men dead, had reached almost 73mph before it hit a landslip, a report has said. VideoTrump-aged Covid survivors, Transphobic hate crime: 'You don't feel protected' VideoTransphobic hate crime: 'You don't feel protected'. This is a harrowing time for all concerned.". VideoTrump-aged Covid survivors, Transphobic hate crime: 'You don't feel protected' VideoTransphobic hate crime: 'You don't feel protected'. Seven people were killed and 76 injured.
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