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Authorities investigate track condition after train derailment

The scene of an XPT train derailment in Wallan North, north of Melbourne, Victoria

The scene of an XPT train derailment at Wallan north of Melbourne. Source: AAP

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The track condition is being investigated by authorities, after a train derailed near Melbourne and killed two people. 11 others were injured.

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