Two trains have collided between Andover and Salisbury.
About 50 firefighters from Dorset and Wiltshire, Hampshire and Isle of Wight and South Western fire and rescue services are on the scene, which is close to London Road in Salisbury, along with Wiltshire police and Network Rail.
Injuries to passengers and train staff are currently unknown, although PA Media reported injuries are believed to be minor. Train services in the area have been halted.
A Great Western Railway spokesperson: “Emergency services are responding to an incident at Fisherton Tunnel near Salisbury Station, involving the 1708 GWR service between Portsmouth Harbour and Bristol Temple Meads and the 1720 SWR services from London Waterloo to Honiton.”
“The line is closed as they carry out their work, and we appreciate our customers’ patience as we are doing all we can to help as they respond to the incident.”
British Transport Police said a casualty centre has been set up at St Mark’s
Church, in St Mark’s Avenue, Salisbury.
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