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Injuries after Wellington train derailment between Box Hill, Khandallah

Saturday, 6 June 2026

A train has derailed on the Johnsonville line.
A train has derailed on the Johnsonville line.

Several people have been injured during a train derailment on the Johnsonville line, between Box Hill and Khandallah stations in Wellington.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand, ambulance crews and police were called to the scene on Saturday evening.

Three fire appliances were dispatched and all passengers were removed from the train.

Wellington Free Ambulance sent six vehicles to treat eight patients, ranging in condition from minor to serious.

The extent of the derailment and the number of people involved were not immediately clear.