Eleven killed in train crash in northern Victoria, Australia
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{{date|June 5, 2007}}

{{missing image|Image:Swan Hill3.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Swan Hill station on the Swan Hill railway line.}}
Eleven people have been killed, and more than 20 injured, when a {{w|V/Line}} passenger train and a {{w|semi trailer}} collided at a {{w|level crossing}} on the {{w|Murray Valley Highway}} in northern [[Victoria, Australia|Victoria]], [[Australia]]. At least 13 more are still missing and are believed to be trapped in the wreckage.

The collision, which occurred at 1:40 p.m. {{w|Australian Eastern Standard Time|local time}}, was approximately 10 km north of the town of {{w|Kerang, Victoria|Kerang}}, on the {{w|Swan Hill railway line, Victoria|Swan Hill railway line}}.

The train involved in the accident was a service from {{w|Swan Hill, Victoria|Swan Hill}}, which departed at 1:00 p.m. from {{w|Swan Hill railway station, Victoria|Swan Hill railway station}}, and was destined for {{w|Melbourne}}. The train was comprised of a locomotive and three carriages.

Witness reports say that the semi-trailer collided into the second of the three carriages, and then detached the third carriage from the remainder of the train and causing it to derail.  The whole side of the second carriage was ripped open from the direct impact of the semi-trailer. <!-- The train's two engines derailed and flipped on their sides and are completely separated from the remaining four cars as a result of the accident, according to witnesses. (this seems to conflict directly with the information above, that there was one loco and three carriages, not two and four.  possibly this information refers to a different incident?) -->
[[Image:Kerang Location Map.png|thumb|right|230px|A map of the crash site.]]
The injured have been transferred from the scene to hospitals in the area, including Kerang and {{w|Mildura}}, by {{w|ambulance}}. {{w|Helicopter|Helicopters}} and {{w|light aircraft}} have been used to transfer patients to Melbourne, as local hospitals struggle with the sudden influx of patients. The driver of the semi-trailer has been moved to the hospital in Mildura in "critical condition", according to police at the scene.

The train had 39 people on board the 1:00 p.m. service, according to train documents. This included three staff employed by the train operator V/Line, who have all been accounted for and are not injured. Of the 36 passengers on the train, it has been reported that 23 have suffered injuries.

Reports say six people were airlifted to Melbourne for treatment, however one has since died. The remaining 17 have been moved to regional hospitals, including the temporary relief centre in Kerang, according to a {{w|Rural Ambulance Service}} spokesperson.

Although there are still 13 people unaccounted for, police say it is possible that some had bought tickets and were therefore listed on the train {{w|manifest}}, but did not end up catching the service.

{{w|Premier of Victoria}} {{w|Steve Bracks}} is expected to fly to the crash scene this evening. He has ordered a full investigation into the incident. Federal Minister for Transport {{w|Mark Vaile}} has offered {{w|Government of Australia|Federal government}} assistance from the {{w|Australian Transport Safety Bureau}} to help with the investigation. The {{w|Prime Minister of Australia|Prime Minister}} {{w|John Howard}} has offered the Victorian government any additional aid that is requires in the aftermath of this incident.

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{{PhoneContact|Train operator {{w|V/Line}} have set up an emergency hotline to assist relatives and friends of those on the train receive information. The number is '''1800 800 120'''.}}
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== Sources ==
*{{source|url=http://milton.yourguide.com.au/detail.asp?class=national%20news&subclass=general&story_id=593060&category=general
|title=Ten killed in country Victorian train crash 
|author=
|pub=Milton Ulladulla Times
|date=June 5, 2007}}
*{{source|url=http://www.theage.com.au/news/national/six-dead-in-train-crash/2007/06/05/1180809490082.html
|title=Ten die in train crash
|author=
|pub=The Age
|date=June 5, 2007}}
*{{source|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200706/s1943012.htm
|title=Six dead, 50 injured in Vic train crash
|author=
|pub=Australian Broadcasting Corporation
|date=June 5, 2007}}
*{{source|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/4084641a10.html
|title=Six feared dead in Victoria train crash
|author=
|pub=Stuff.co.nz
|date=June 5, 2007}}
*{{source|url=http://www.vline.com.au/home/news/en/20/890/article.aspx
|title=Holding Statement – Accident Near Kerang
|author=
|pub=V/Line
|date=June 5, 2007}}
*{{source|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200706/s1943147.htm
|title='No boom gates' at level crossing crash scene
|author=
|pub=Australian Broadcasting Corporation
|date=June 5, 2007}}
*{{source|url=http://www.ireland.com/newspaper/breaking/2007/0605/breaking6.htm
|title=Truck hits train in Australia killing 6
|author=
|pub=The Irish Times
|date=June 5, 2007}}
*{{source|url=http://www.theage.com.au/news/National/Bracks-to-fly-to-train-crash-scene/2007/06/05/1180809504520.html
|title=Bracks to fly to train crash scene
|author=
|pub=The Age
|date=June 5, 2007}}
*{{source|url=http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,20867,21854188-1702,00.html
|title=PM offers train crash help
|author=
|pub=The Australian
|date=June 5, 2007}}
*{{source|url=http://www.theage.com.au/news/National/Victoria-train-crash-toll-now-eight-dead/2007/06/05/1180809490335.html
|title=Victoria train crash toll now eight dead
|author=
|pub=The Age
|date=June 5, 2007}}
*{{source|url=http://www.vline.com.au/home/news/en/21/892/article.aspx
|title=Bendigo Line ~ Service disruptions ~ Tue 5 Jun
|author=
|pub=V/Line
|date=June 5, 2007}}
*{{source|url=http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/eight-killed-in-train-crash/2007/06/05/1180809491964.html
|title=Eight killed in train crash
|author=
|pub=The Sydney Morning Herald
|date=June 5, 2007}}
*{{source|url=http://news.independent.co.uk/world/australasia/article2614777.ece
|title=Six killed in Australian train crash
|author=
|pub=The Independent
|date=June 5, 2007}}

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Eleven people have been killed, and more than 20 injured, when a semi trailer collided at a Murray Valley Highway in northern Victoria, Australia. At least 13 more are still missing and are believed to be trapped in the wreckage.

The collision, which occurred at 1:40 p.m. local time, was approximately 10 km north of the town of Kerang, on the Swan Hill railway line.

The train involved in the accident was a service from Swan Hill, which departed at 1:00 p.m. from Swan Hill railway station, and was destined for . The train was comprised of a locomotive and three carriages.

Witness reports say that the semi-trailer collided into the second of the three carriages, and then detached the third carriage from the remainder of the train and causing it to derail.  The whole side of the second carriage was ripped open from the direct impact of the semi-trailer. 
A map of the crash site.
The injured have been transferred from the scene to hospitals in the area, including Kerang and ambulance. Helicopters and  have been used to transfer patients to Melbourne, as local hospitals struggle with the sudden influx of patients. The driver of the semi-trailer has been moved to the hospital in Mildura in "critical condition", according to police at the scene.

The train had 39 people on board the 1:00 p.m. service, according to train documents. This included three staff employed by the train operator V/Line, who have all been accounted for and are not injured. Of the 36 passengers on the train, it has been reported that 23 have suffered injuries.

Reports say six people were airlifted to Melbourne for treatment, however one has since died. The remaining 17 have been moved to regional hospitals, including the temporary relief centre in Kerang, according to a  spokesperson.

Although there are still 13 people unaccounted for, police say it is possible that some had bought tickets and were therefore listed on the train , but did not end up catching the service.

Steve Bracks is expected to fly to the crash scene this evening. He has ordered a full investigation into the incident. Federal Minister for Transport Government of Australia|Federal government assistance from the Prime Minister of Australia|Prime Minister  has offered the Victorian government any additional aid that is requires in the aftermath of this incident.
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