Train derailment at Waterfall

[erilyn]

At least 8 people have been killed when the 6:42am Central to Port Kembla train derailed in a cutting just south of Waterfall station, at about 7:30 this morning. At least 16 injured have been taken to hospital, some in critical condition, and up to about 20 people remain trapped. Rescue efforts are being hampered by the inaccessible location of the accident. It's in steep bush, and they are having to use dirt fire trails.