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Kiwirail says a freight train derailment south of Hamilton was caused by a vehicle driving through a level crossing at Waipa.
Part of State Highway 3 to Gillard Road in Waipa district is closed and my be closed possibly overnight after the collision.
No one was injured in the incident.
Kiwirail says a crane will be needed to remove the locomotive and wagons.
It says the track has also been damaged.
Other freight services are currently unable to travel south of Hamilton.
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