Chaos as a freight train derails in Sydney with 10 carriages coming off the tracks
- A freight train has derailed in eastern Sydney
- It has blocked the Banksmeadow freight line
- Commuters are not expected to be affected
A freight train has derailed in a busy industrial Sydney suburb after colliding with another train.
The derailment occurred in Banksmeadow at about 6am on Wednesday with 10 carriages pushed off the line, three of which were flipped onto their sides.
Transport NSW said the incident will not delay passenger services or cause road closures.
Firefighters are inspecting the contents of the carriages to determine if any hazardous materials need to be cleared from the scene.
It is understood the carriages they have inspected are empty.
A freight train (above) derailed in Banksmeadow, an industrial area in south-west Sydney, with three containers tipped onto their sides
Firefighters are inspecting the contents of the carriages to determine if any hazardous materials need to be cleared from the scene (pictured, emergency responders at the scene)
NSW Police were also spotted at the scene of the incident.
Fire and Rescue NSW said the train was derailed after colliding with another train as they were merging.
At this stage, no injuries have been reported.
An Australian Rail Track Corporation representative said officials will investigate how the crash unfolded.
‘The incident occurred as the trains traversed onto the same track during shunting movements,’ they said.
‘Recovery will be undertaken over the weekend as planned general maintenance is undertaken.
‘Services will be maintained through Port Botany via available track.’
The train was derailed after colliding with another train while they were merging (pictured, firefighters at the scene)
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