According to The Sydney Morning Herald newspaper, the accident took place at 10:00 a.m. local time (23:00 GMT), when the train hit a buffer stop at the end of the rail line at Richmond station.
At least three people have received serious injuries.
Richmond: "It was like a screech…like the train had quickly put his brakes on because they realised it was coming to an end…and then I heard this thud…and then it was pandemonium" — Harold Johansen. 16 people injured in Richmond train crash. https://t.co/VoJtoKPNmx#7Newspic.twitter.com/QAPW6udzdO
— 7 News Sydney (@7NewsSydney) 22 января 2018 г.
Three helicopters, 17 ambulance crews, as well as fire and rescue services have arrived at the scene, the publication said.
The reason of the incident has not been determined yet, while the train station has been closed.