Belgium train derailment: One dead and many injured Published duration 18 February 2017

image copyright Reuters image caption Emergency services were quick to arrive at the scene of the crash

At least one person has been killed and about 20 injured when a train carriage fell on to its side following a derailment close to the Belgian capital Brussels, railway officials say.

The accident happened as the train was departing Leuven station at a slow speed heading towards the capital.

Emergency services were quick to arrive at the scene of the crash, which happened at 12:20 GMT on Saturday.

The damaged carriage could be seen on its side part way down a slope.

image copyright AFP image caption The derailed carriage could be seen on a slope

Services between Leuven and Brussels have been suspended, officials say.