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| Hundreds stuck in Tube derailment | Hundreds stuck in Tube derailment |
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| Hundreds of passengers have been stranded in a tunnel 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. | |
| 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). |
| Passengers from a second train, forced to stop behind the derailed carriages, are being walked to Mile End station. | |
| Stations closed | Stations closed |
| TfL said it was looking into reports that there was an obstruction on 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. | 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, and there are severe delays on the rest of the line. | Central Line services are suspended between Leytonstone and Liverpool Street, and there are severe delays on the rest of the line. |
| Mile End and Bethnal Green stations are closed, and Bow Road outside Mile End station is closed westbound. | |
| 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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