Two Trains Collide in South West England, Police Say
20:40 GMT 31.10.2021 (Updated: 00:58 GMT 27.02.2022)
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Firefighters and ambulances rushed to the scene, while there is no confirmed information regarding possilbe injuries.
Two trains collided between Andover and Salisbury in Wiltshire, South West England, according to local police.
We are currently at the scene of a train crash involving two trains between Andover and Salisbury. We are responding with the fire and ambulance service at the site close to London Road, Salisbury," Wiltshire police tweeted on Sunday.
🚨 | EXC: This is the private incident report sent just after the train crash near Salisbury pic.twitter.com/Xc1fJ6c9O4
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Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed 50 firefighters were dispatched to the scene of the crash, calling it a "major incident".
We are currently at the scene of a train crash near London Rd, Salisbury. Approx 50 firefighters from both @DWFireRescue & @HantsIOW_fire are working with partners from @wiltshirepolice, @swasFT and @networkrail at this major incident. Will update as we have more information.
— Dorset&Wiltshire FRS (@DWFireRescue) October 31, 2021
The authorities did not provide information about possible casualties, but according to a BBC correspondent, at least 13 people were injured as a result of the collision. Their wounds are reportedly not life-threatening.
