A possible disaster was averted by derailing an unmanned freight train that went out of control in Devonport, Tasmania, Australia. According to the statement made by the Tasmanian police, it was stated that a possible disaster was averted by the forced derailment of the unmanned freight train, which went out of control and could not be stopped, near Devonport Port.
Police inspector Stuart Wilkinson said that the cement-laden train went at a speed of about 50 km an hour.
"Timing was obviously critical," says Wilkinson. The train was heading towards Devonport and it was necessary to inform the local residents that the train was heading in that direction. Unfortunately, two women were wounded, one woman walking down the road from the parts of the overturned wagons.
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