Three people including driver confirmed dead after train derailment near Stonehaven

Three people, including the driver, have been pronounced dead at the scene of the train derailment in Scotland.Three people, including the driver, have been pronounced dead at the scene of the train derailment in Scotland.

Six further people have been taken to hospital, British Transport Police (BTP) said.

The force said officers were called to to the line in Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, at 9.43am on Wednesday.

The incident involved the 06:38 ScotRail service from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Street.“Officers remain on scene this afternoon alongside the ambulance service, fire brigade and colleagues from Police Scotland,” BTP said.

“Very sadly despite the best efforts of paramedics, we can confirm that three people have been pronounced dead at the scene.

“While formal identification is yet to take place, the driver of the train is very sadly believed to have died. His family have been informed and are being supported by specially trained family liaison officers.“Officers are continuing to work to inform the families of the other two people who sadly died.

“Six people have been taken to hospital to be treated for injuries, which thankfully are not believed to be serious.”

Chief Superintendent Eddie Wylie, of BTP, said: “This is a tragic incident and first and foremost our thoughts are with the families and friends of those who have very sadly died this morning.

“We remain on scene alongside our emergency service colleagues, and a major incident operation has been under way.

“I would like to reassure the public that this was not a busy service, and from CCTV enquiries and witness statements we believe all passengers have been accounted for. However, once the area has been made safe then a full and thorough search will be conducted, which is likely to take some time.

“I know many people will understandably have questions, and we will be working closely alongside the Rail Accident Investigation Branch and the Office of Rail and Road to establish the full circumstances of how the train came to derail.”

Reference: Evening Standard: Patrick Grafton-Green 23 hrs ago: 12th August 2020