Australia: Train derails at Nana Glen, near Coffs Harbour, eastern New South Wales, early Feb. 25

Event

A freight train carrying petrol and other hazardous materials has derailed at Nana Glen, near Coffs Harbour, eastern New South Wales, early Feb. 25. The cause of the accident is unclear. There have been no reports of casualties.

Rail disruptions will likely continue until clearance operations conclude; officials said the operations could take days due to ongoing flooding in the area. Authorities have also suspended train services at Nana Glen. Localized traffic disruptions are possible, as authorities may close roads around the accident site to facilitate recovery operations in the coming hours.

The incident site is around 24 km (15 miles) north-northwest of Coffs Harbour.

Advice

Reconfirm all scheduled rail transport along the impacted area through the end of February. Plan for possible road transport delays in the affected area. Heed all official advisories.