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Salisbury train crash latest – Two trains collide in tunnel near Andover leaving ‘walking wounded’ passengers

TWELVE people have reportedly been injured tonight after two trains collided inside the tunnel when one derailed with the driver rescued from the wreckage.

Authorities have declared a major incident and set up a casualty centre with 50 firefighters rushing to Fisherton Tunnel, near Salisbury, as one of the trains is on its side.

Network Rail tonight confirmed the crash unfolded when one of the trains derailed after hitting an object, and a second train then collided with it when signalling was affected.

About a dozen passengers are believed to have been hurt with reports they are “walking wounded”.

Read our Salisbury Train Crash live blog below for the latest updates…