Train Incident - Ardglen

Published: 04 Jun 2020 08:03pm

Just after 8pm yesterday Fire and Rescue NSW crews were called to a derailed train in Ardglen. Ardglen is about 1 hour south of Tamworth.

Crews arrived to find a locomotive on its side and the driver out with minor injuries.

A large diesel leak was identified and crews worked to form a dam and stop any further leakage.

Decanting of the fuel is expected to continue into the day today.

Updated: 25 Oct 2022 05:40pm

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