The scene of the train derailment near Leuven

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

Source :NNA