Explosion in Steam Train at Glenbrook Vintage Railway Injures One

Explosion in Steam Train at Glenbrook Vintage Railway Injures One

A serious explosion occurred in the engine compartment of a steam train operated by the Glenbrook Vintage Railway, leaving one person seriously injured. Fire and Emergency Services were quick to respond, dispatching four trucks to the scene located between Glenbrook and Waiuku in southern Auckland. Upon arrival, the blaze was contained, and one individual was rushed to Middlemore Hospital for treatment.

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