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As many as five dead after train derails near Milan (Updated)

Europe Materials 25 January 2018 12:32 (UTC +04:00)
A train derailment near Milan killed between three and five people on Thursday
As many as five dead after train derails near Milan (Updated)

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 kilometers from Milan, without giving details on potential casualties.

11:53 (GMT+4) 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 kilometers from Milan, without giving details on potential casualties.

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