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27/07/2015
Passenger Train Derails After Colliding With Cows
A passenger train has been derailed after it collided with a herd of cows on the line in Kent.
It is understood two carriages were derailed at the incident near Chilham station after 9:30pm on 26 July.
Emergency services attended the scene and there were no reports of casualties.
Kent Fire and Rescue Service said 72 passengers were safely escorted from the train and into the local village hall.
Southeastern Trains tweeted buses will now replace the service between Ashford International and Ramsgate via Canterbury all day today 27 July.
(LM)
It is understood two carriages were derailed at the incident near Chilham station after 9:30pm on 26 July.
Emergency services attended the scene and there were no reports of casualties.
Kent Fire and Rescue Service said 72 passengers were safely escorted from the train and into the local village hall.
Southeastern Trains tweeted buses will now replace the service between Ashford International and Ramsgate via Canterbury all day today 27 July.
(LM)
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