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A train in Leuven, Belgium, has derailed leaving at least one person dead and 20 injured in the accident wreckage, the Express reports.

As the source notes, the train, bound for Brussels, completely jumped the track soon after leaving Leuven station.

One carriage tipped over onto its side while another portion of the train travelled down a small slope.

Two of the injured are in a serious condition. At least a dozen others have also been hurt. The victim was not a passenger and officials believe they may have been a hiker.

A spokesperson said: "It is important to note that that person was not on the train."

"Whether it is about a hiker, trail runner or someone else did, we can not say."

The train was carrying between 50 and 60 passengers at the time of the crash. Investigators are currently trying to determine the cause of the deadly derailment.

Services between Leuven and Brussels have been suspended, including some trains heading to the airport.