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Train derails near Milan, at least two dead - TV citing emergency services

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Fire fighters and police officers work around derailed trains in Pioltello, on the outskirts of Milan, Italy, January 25, 2018. REUTERS/Stringer

 

MILAN (Reuters) - A train derailed near Milan on Thursday killing at least two people and seriously injuring 10 others, TV channels RaiNews24 and SkyTG24 reported, citing emergency services.

 

A spokesman for state train firm Ferrovie dello Stato contacted by Reuters confirmed that an accident had occurred in Pioltello, some 40 kilometres from Milan, without giving details on potential casualties.

 

(Reporting by Francesca Landini; editing by Isla Binnie)

 
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Train crash near Milan, Italy, leaves at least two dead after derailment

Richard Hartley-Parkinson

 

At least two people have been killed after a train derailed close to Milan, Italian emergency services have said.

 

At least 100 people have been injured but the death toll could rise as there were still people trapped inside.

 

The train was packed with passengers in the crash which happened at the height of rush hour.

 

Full story: http://metro.co.uk/2018/01/25/least-two-dead-many-injured-commuter-train-derails-near-milan-7258922/

 

-- METRO 2018-01-25

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As many as five dead after train derails near Milan - fire brigade official

 

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Rescue workers and police officers stand near derailed trains in Pioltello, on the outskirts of Milan, Italy, January 25, 2018. REUTERS/Stringer

 

MILAN (Reuters) - A train derailment near Milan killed between three and five people on Thursday, a fire brigade official at the city's control room told Reuters.

 

State train firm Ferrovie dello Stato said in a statement a regional train, operated by Trenord, derailed at the Pioltello Limito station, some 40 kilometres from Milan, without giving details on potential casualties.

 

(Reporting by Francesca Landini; Editing by Isla Binnie)

 
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