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Train Derailment

New Zealand Police

Thursday 24 April 2008, 1:25PM

By New Zealand Police

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BAY OF PLENTY

 Police and emergency services have just arrived at the scene of a train derailment at Plummers Point Road, Whakamarama in the Western Bay of Plenty.

Two passenger carriages were amongst those reported to have been derailed however there are no reported serious injuries.

The derailment is believed to have occurred when the train struck a digger.

No other details are available at this stage - further releases will be made when details become available.