Vandals steal, crash Melbourne train causing millions in damages

Nicholas McCallum November 11, 2015, 7:10 am Video Vandals go on $2 million joyride in Melbourne train Vandals in Melbourne have stolen a Metro train and quickly crashed it, causing millions in damages and delays for commuters. Police said the offenders broke into Hurstbridge Railway Station around 2am. Delays expected as services are haulted on the Hurstbridge line between Hurstbridge and Diamond Creek. Source: 7 News • Shark attack: Sam Morgan in induced coma after being mauled by a shark in Ballina • Harrowing CCTV shows Melbourne bouncers kicking, punching defenceless man on road • Aussie musician Nick Cave's teen son plunged to his death from cliff after taking LSD They were able to start the train and drive it forward before crashing into carriages, a security box and fences. Police have estimated the criminal damage to be around $2 million. Victoria Police Sergeant Mark Chetcuti has appealed for witnesses to come forward. "It's a large amount of damage, so it's possible that someone may know who is responsible," he said. Police estimate the damage to be $2 million. Source: 7 News "We'd like to hear from anyone who saw any suspicious activity in the Heidelberg-Kinglake Road area between 1:00am and 2:00am this morning." Services on the Hurstbridge line northeast of the city between Hurstbridge and Diamond Creek have been suspended as crews clean up the damage.