On 13 January 1996, two freight trains collided at a crossing loop at Hines Hill 264 km east of Perth. One train was conveying diesel fuel oil which was struck in the collision. On impact the two trains exploded into fire. Two people died in the collision. The estimated damage to wagons from the accident was $10 million.
Transport - Merredin Rail Collision
Quick Statistics
2
Fatalities
1
Injured
Information Sources
Government of Western Australia, Department of Commerce 'Prosecution Details: Western Australian Government Railways Commission', 15 January 1999, viewed 15 December 2021
Government of Western Australia, Department of Minerals and Energy Western Australia, 'Explosives and Dangerous Goods Act 1961: Summary of Accident Reports 1996', February 1997, viewed 15 December 2021