A957 Aberdeenshire both ways severe disruption, from Stonehaven Baptist Church to The Carron. Celtic and Scotland ace Ryan Christie admits he could have been LOST to the game as a youngster. Investigators say the train which derailed near Stonehaven was travelling close to the maximum speed for the line. An aerial view of the scene at Carmont, near Stonehaven, shows how one carriage has fallen down a steep embankment. Father-of three Brett, train conductor Donald Dinnie, 58, and passenger Christopher Stuchbury, 62, all died in the crash. Three people have been pronounced dead at the scene of this derailment near Stonehaven at 9.40 this morning. Brett McCullough, Donald Dinnie and Christopher Stuchbury died when the train left the track near Stonehaven. Mob boss who killed football star issued death threat on writer over triple murder expose. A watchdog finds officers acted appropriately in their dealings with the man who crashed into a stationary HGV. A total of six supermarkets including The Co-Op, Iceland and Waitrose have issued recalls after warnings from The Food Standards Agency. Sister of Stonehaven train driver who died in derailment tragedy blames Scotrail for his death Salina McCullough claims Brett, 45, was “sent out to … Our. The MP for Moray said all his thoughts were with the family and friends of those involved in the derailment, and he thanked the emergency services for their bravery in dealing with the incident. Newsreader Sophie Wallace made the gaffe during a report on a coronavirus cluster in the Glasgow jail's A Hall. How did lockdown affect crime in Scotland? "They will also look to see if everyone had sufficient rest, everything like that. BambiGate row sees Scots rangers refuse to shoot deer amid animal cruelty fears. The Met Office said the level of rainfall was recorded between 0600 and 1000 in the Dunnottar area. Scots Hollywood star Karen Gillan says her love of psychology helps her improve as an actor. How did the Stonehaven train derailment happen? A spokesperson said:“Everyone at Scotland’s Railway is heartbroken following the terrible accident on Wednesday. He acknowledged there had been some very extreme weather and concern about landslips. Clyde should have won more comfortably, says St Mirren loanee Josh Jack. A silent vigil to remember the three victims was held yesterday. Tributes paid to three killed in train derailment, Shapps: Rail crash site ‘completely harrowing’, 'We were booked to go on the derailed train', Three dead after ScotRail passenger train derails, WATCH AGAIN: FM pays tribute to train crash victims, Condolences to loved ones of those who have died, 79mm of rain fell in four hours in Stonehaven, 'Thoughts and prayers with everybody involved', Aerial footage of passenger train derailment, Helicopter footage shows devastation at derailment scene, Three die in train derailment near Stonehaven. Six people have been taken to hospital with injuries which are not thought to be life threatening. The lead engine and a passenger carriage plummeted down a wooded embankment before coming to a halt and bursting into flames. Train stations across Scotland will fall silent at 09:43 on Wednesday - exactly a week after the crash was reported. Grant Shapps told the BBC News Channel it was a "very serious incident" and that he was still waiting for a clearer picture of the numbers of people involved and details of casualties. Nicola Whyte, 31, walked three miles while injured to raise the alarm after the crash. Increase your radius to see more recent local stories. More than 1,500 people took part in three minute silence - observed at home - which was arranged by Aberdeen resident Wray Thomson. Murray says the Scottish side are facing a real struggle. Salina McCullough claims Brett, 45, was “sent out to drive a beast of a train for only 12 passengers during one of the worst storms to hit Scotland”. The Met Office confirmed that between 5am and 7am, two and a half inches of rain had been recorded at its local Dunnottar measuring station. Physical distancing among students is not required but hand sanitisers and one-way systems are the new norm. The downpours and thunderstorms resulted in flooding in the centre of Stonehaven. The Scottish The driver is thought to have been among those who died. explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. It's a difficult location - one thing that has been helpful is there were some rail workers working unrelated not too far away so there was assistance able to get there and the emergency services are doing a tremendous job on site. Baptist Church to the maximum speed for the line to severe weather and about... 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