Train derailed by truck at Old Junee a 'big problem' for company

Emergency services were called to the Rock View railway station level crossing on Canola Way, between Old Junee and Marrar, about 8.45am after a freight train clipped the back of a truck.

A spokesperson for NSW Police said three men involved in the collision - a truck driver and two train drivers - were not seriously injured but taken to Wagga Base Hospital for precautionary check-ups.

The incident is currently being investigated by police and the Australian Transport Safety Bureau.

SSR director Jason Ferguson said the collision will cost his company more than $10 million in damages and could have taken the lives of three men.

"It's very frustrating," he said.

"We have so many near-misses."

Mr Ferguson said the rail crossing in question was well signposted and the two train drivers had seen the truck approaching.

"We're lucky that three people weren't killed, it's horrific," he said.

Mr Ferguson said while this is the worst derailing case he has had, he's no stranger to these situations.

The two train drivers have since been released from hospital.

"They're OK, they were released from the hospital late on Wednesday afternoon but will now have some time off work to recover from some of their injuries," Mr Ferguson said.

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An ATSB spokesperson said they were notified on Wednesday and were in the process of gathering further information about the cause of the crash.

"The Office of Transport Safety Investigations (OTSI) is currently gathering information on the incident, which it will review to determine if any further action will be taken," the spokesperson said.

"OTSI undertakes investigations in NSW under the provisions of the Transport Safety Investigation Act 2003 and a collaboration agreement with the ATSB."

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