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'Chaotic': Multiple injuries as train derails in northwest Sydney

A train has derailed at Richmond Station in Sydney's northwest outskirts with reports of 15 people having been injured.

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Three people are trapped and several others are injured after a train hit a rail buffer at Richmond Station on Sydney's northwestern outskirts, with witnesses describing the scene as "chaotic".

Emergency services received a call just before 10am on Monday with reports of injuries.

Three choppers and 20 ambulance crews are attending, said NSW Ambulance.

Initial reports suggest 10 people are being treated for minor injuries, with two more severely hurt.

Three people are believed to be trapped in the front carriage, a NSW Fire and Rescue spokeswoman told AAP.

Paramedics were setting up a triage for patients.

Witnesses have described a scene of chaos, with the train apparently hitting the buffer at the end of the line.

One caller to Sydney's 2GB radio who saw the crash said there was an "almighty bang".

He said the train came in at speed and hit the buffer and rebounded.

"There was a huge amount of dust," he said.

"It's all chaos here," another caller, Steve, told the station.

 


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