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A train has flipped on its side after colliding with an abandoned car deliberately left on the tracks south of Sydney.
Ten passengers were evacuated from the four-car train at the West Dapto Rd intersection in Kembla Range, Wollongong, early on Wednesday morning.
Four people - including the driver who was trapped inside the front carriage until emergency services arrived - were taken to hospital for treatment.
Fire and Rescue Superintendent Adam Dubrey told 2GB there were reports a car had deliberately been left on the tracks.
'A crime scene has been established,' he said.
A train has flipped on its side after colliding with an abandoned car left on the tracks
Superintendent Dubrey warned commuters to expect serious delays as buses replace train services from Wollongong to Albion Park.
'The power has been shut off for the safety of the passengers and the rescuers... with the train blocking that line there'll be some significant impacts on the rail network.'
Commuters have already been warned to expect huge delays on NSW trains as rail workers strike over the
