Two trains have collided inside a tunnel in the southwestern English city of Salisbury, with multiple fire trucks and ambulances working at the scene of the crash
The incident reportedly happened after one train derailed and “knocked out all of the signaling in the area” after hitting an object on its approach to Salisbury station. Another train then collided with it.
Multiple photos circulated online purportedly showing the partially derailed train stuck inside the tunnel with another one, while first responders were working at the scene.
At least 12 people were injured in the incident, according to local media reports, “but thankfully no one has died,” British transport police said in a tweet. One of the train drivers was briefly trapped inside the cab of the train, but has since been rescued, according to local media reports.
Two trains have crashed between Salisbury and Andover. Our thoughts are with those affected. Currently near the scene with emergency services: pic.twitter.com/ZswrIxpIf9
— Gemma Gibson (@journal_gem) October 31, 2021
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