Fifteen persons were injured and rushed to hospital after the train they were riding in derailed in China's Heilongjiang Province before dawn on Sunday.

The K7034 train was on its way to Harbin from Heihe when it derailed in Hailun County around 3:17 am local time.

There were no reported deaths but those injured in the mishap are still undergoing further examination for any internal injuries.

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Harbin police and fire and rescue teams were quick to respond to the train mishap and are now conducting extensive investigations as to what caused the derailment.