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Dust rises after train derails near town in the U.K.

WICKFORD, U.K. (CBS, KYMA) - A Greater Anglia passenger train derailed near the town of Wickford, Essex Friday afternoon, prompting the suspension of service between London Liverpool Street and Southend Victoria.

British Transport Police said rear carriages of a train "derailed in an upright position at 2:12 p.m. today" and added that no injuries were reported.

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch said it had sent a team of inspectors to the site "to begin gathering evidence."

Footage captured by Richie Ormerod, who said he was in another train next to the derailed train, shows a cloud of dust over the railway tracks as startled passengers are heard asking what had happened.

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