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Stonehaven rail crash
Details
Date12 August 2020 (2020-08-12)
LocationStonehaven, Aberdeenshire
CountryScotland
OperatorAbellio ScotRail
Statistics
Trains1

The Stonehaven rail crash was a major railway accident that occurred on 12 August 2020, at Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, UK. Early reports state it was caused by flooding and a resultant landslide.[1]

The train comprised four coaches and a locomotive; all but one coach derailed.[2]

Multiple ambulances, two air ambulance helicopters and a coastguard helicopter attended the scene.

References

  1. ^ "'Serious injuries' after train derails during storms". BBC News. 12 August 2020. Retrieved 12 August 2020.
  2. ^ BBC News
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