Kerang train accident
| Kerang train accident | |
|---|---|
| Details | |
| Date | 5 June 2007 13:40 |
| Location | Kerang, Victoria 257.2 km (159.8 mi) NNW from Melbourne |
| Country | Australia |
| Line | Piangil railway line |
| Operator | V/Line |
| Incident type | Level crossing collision |
| Cause | Truck driver error |
| Statistics | |
| Trains | 1 |
| Passengers | 36 |
| Deaths | 11 |
| Injured | 23 |
The Kerang train accident occurred on 5 June 2007 at about 13:40 AEST in the Australian state of Victoria, approximately 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) north of the town of Kerang in the state's northwest, and 257 kilometres (160 mi) north-northwest of the city of Melbourne.
Victoria Police confirmed that 11 people were killed and 23 injured in the crash, making this to date the deadliest Australian rail disaster since 1977. As of 11:00 am on 6 June, two passengers remained unaccounted for. The site was visited on the evening of 5 June by the Premier of Victoria, Steve Bracks, who called it a "horrific scene".