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UK, a passenger train derailed in Scotland, killing 3 people and injuring 6 people. It is estimated that the train derailed due to a landslide caused by heavy rain.

Reporter Lee Seong-hoon on the report.

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Stonehaven City off Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.

One of the trains is off the track and rolls down the slope, while the other trains are entangled or overturned.

At around 9:40 am local time yesterday (12th), the train departing from Northeast Aberdeen derailed.

At that time, there were 12 people on board, including 6 passengers and 6 employees. In this accident, 3 people, including an engineer, were killed and 6 were injured.

[Brian McCallize/British Traffic Police Spokesman: Very unfortunately, although emergency personnel did their best, three people were found dead at the scene.]

As soon as the news of the accident was reported, ambulances and medical helicopters were dispatched, but the accident site was located. It is said that it was difficult for rescue workers to approach.

In the Aberdeenshire area where the accident occurred, some trains were canceled due to recent heavy rains and flooding everywhere.

[Grant Shaps/British Minister of Transportation: The Railroad Accident Investigation Committee is now going from Farnborough to the site of the Stonehaven accident. Obviously there were concerns about extreme weather and landslides. ]

Scottish authorities are aware of the exact cause of the accident, even though the accident may be due to a landslide.