Two people have died after a highspeed Sydney to Melbourne train derailed on Thursday.
Emergency services are at the scene in Wallan, with several passengers moved to nearby hospitals to treat for injuries.
The rail lines between Melbourne and Sydney have been closed, with authorities confirming that two carriages were involved in the incident.
It's unclear what caused the train, with about 160 passengers on board, to derail.
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China throws fresh support line to crisis-threatened Maldives
The Maldives' hopes of staving off a debt crisis were given a lift on Friday after China agreed to strengthen trade and investment in its latest demonstration of support and influence in the Indian Ocean nation.
Ukraine shoots down Russian drones overnight
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India's top court grants bail to Delhi CM Kejriwal in graft case
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Floods in Myanmar leave 19 dead and displace thousands
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Dubai Duty Free executive vice chairman and CEO, Colm McLoughlin, announced that he will be stepping down from his role after 55 years in the travel retail industry and 41 years of leadership at Dubai Duty Free. Colm joined the Business Breakfast to reflect on his epic career.
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The UAE has said that tougher penalties will come into force from 1st August for not keeping proper corporate tax records.
