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Hundreds stuck in Tube derailment | Hundreds stuck in Tube derailment |
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Hundreds of passengers have become stranded after a Tube train derailed during the morning rush-hour in London. | |
Up to six carriages came off the rails on the westbound Central Line between Mile End and Bethnal Green stations at about 0900 BST. | Up to six carriages came off the rails on the westbound Central Line between Mile End and Bethnal Green stations at about 0900 BST. |
One passenger is reported to have suffered a minor leg injury, according to British Transport Police (BTP). | One passenger is reported to have suffered a minor leg injury, according to British Transport Police (BTP). |
Transport for London (TfL) said moves were being made to lead the passengers away from the track. | |
TfL said it was looking into reports that there was an obstruction on the track. | |
A London Ambulance Service spokesman said paramedics were attending the scene, but there were no reports of further injuries. | A London Ambulance Service spokesman said paramedics were attending the scene, but there were no reports of further injuries. |
London Fire Brigade sent 14 appliances to the scene, including four urban search and rescue vehicles. | |
Central Line services are suspended between Leytonstone and Liverpool Street, causing minor delays. | |
Have you been affected by this derailment? Send us your comments. | Have you been affected by this derailment? Send us your comments. |
You can send pictures and video to: yourpics@bbc.co.uk or to send via MMS please dial 61124. | You can send pictures and video to: yourpics@bbc.co.uk or to send via MMS please dial 61124. |
Do not endanger yourself or others, take any unnecessary risks or infringe any laws. | Do not endanger yourself or others, take any unnecessary risks or infringe any laws. |
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