Two freight trains have collided near Cloncurry causing a derailment.
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A freight train has collided with the back of another freight train at around 6.38am on Wednesday August 17, east of Cloncurry near Oonoomurra yard.
Queensland Rail have confirmed that the two third-party freight trains were of different companies.
Queensland Rail Head of Regional Jim Benstead said "one locomotive is on its side after that train collided with the rear of the other stationary train, causing damage to its last wagon."
"One of the trains was empty while the other was carrying zinc concentrate."
QAS have reported that three workers walked away from the collision with no major injuries and no one was transported from the scene.
The Mount Isa line at the derailment site is closed between Oonoomurra and Cloncurry, however rail is operational on either side of the incident.
"As a result, today's (Wednesday 17 August) and tomorrow's (Thursday 18 August) Inlander services have been cancelled and replaced with road coaches, affecting 55 customers," Mr Benstead said.
"Safety is the number one priority at Queensland Rail and we will work with safety regulators to investigate the cause of this incident."
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Samantha Campbell
Samantha Campbell (nee Walton) has worked for regional and rural publications across New South Wales, Queensland and the Northern Territory. She is currently writing for the North Queensland Register based in North West Queensland. Email: samantha.campbell@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Samantha Campbell (nee Walton) has worked for regional and rural publications across New South Wales, Queensland and the Northern Territory. She is currently writing for the North Queensland Register based in North West Queensland. Email: samantha.campbell@austcommunitymedia.com.au
