Re: Train Accident in Blue Mountains Latest info as of 1000

["Eric Cartman" <erk_cartman@yahoo.com>]

Latest inf heard as of 1000 2/12 from CityRail - 6 fatalities, may possibly
rise, 20 persons seriously injured. GSR have set up a passenger inquiry
number 132147

Eric
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    Further Info



    Four dead, 20 still trapped in Blue Mountains train crash


    Four people are now reported to be dead in a train collision at the base
of the Blue Mountains west of Sydney.

    It is understood that at least 20 people are trapped and many people
with minor injuries have been removed from the Indian Pacific and the
passenger train.

    Cityrail says the 6.39 passenger train from Lithgow appears to have
collided with the Indian Pacific near Glenbrook station.

    Ambulance service spokesman Bill Rossenrode says a major medical
emergency program is underway.

    "It's confirmed that four people have been deceased, there is at least
25 injuries of varying magnitude and all the walking wounded are now
currently being evacuated from the two trains," he said.

    "At the moment there's a full triage process going on, we've set up a
command post and everyone that is walking around is being marshalled into
these areas for head counts and clarification whether they were involved in
the accident or not."


    Witness

    It is understood at least four carriages have been derailed and the line
is blocked.

    A nearby resident has told ABC Radio he heard the accident from his
home, which backs onto the train line.

    "The leading car on the 8.17 from Glenbrook to the city has telescoped
into the rear car of the Indian Pacific," he said.

    "The Indian Pacific, whether the accident has caused it or whether it
caused it before which brought it to a stop, is actually in two sections.

    "Approximately half-way along the train, on the other side of the
roadbridge, you can see that there's a gap in the carriages of some 10-15
metres."

    Great Southern Railways, the operators of the Indian Pacific service,
have advised that concerned members of the public who may have friends or
relatives on the train should call 13 21 47 for further information.