Two people have been rushed to hospital after two trains crashed into each other in Scotland.
The crash happened at Aviemore Railway Station, in the Cairngorms, at around 7.10pm on Friday.
Paremedics took the two casualties to hospital by ambulance and three other people were also treated for injuries at the scene.
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) scrambled eight vehicles to the incident.
A spokesman for SFRS said: ‘We were alerted at 7.10pm on Friday to reports of a collision involving two trains at Aviemore Railway Station.
‘We sent eight appliances to the scene, where firefighters worked to support partners. Three appliances remain at the scene. Two casualties have been transported to Raigmore Hospital.
‘Three casualties were treated at the scene but did not require to be taken to hospital.’
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: ‘Around 7pm on Friday 29 September 2023, we received a report of two trains colliding at Aviemore Railway Station.
‘Emergency services are in attendance, and two people have been taken to Raigmore Hospital.
‘A number of other passengers are being treated at the scene and enquiries are ongoing.’
The crash happened on Strathspey Railway, a heritage line based there, and involved a stationary carriage and another train which was in the station.
The Flying Scotsman was scheduled to be running trips this weekend, with the line expected to be especially busy.
A spokesman for Network Rail said: ‘It’s on a heritage railway line, it’s not our infrastructure. The main line is shut while emergency services respond.
‘We are saying to passengers to check before travelling.’
Strathspey Railway has been contacted for comment.
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