Aviemore train crash: Two people taken to hospital after collision in Scotland

September 29, 2023

Two people have been taken to hospital after a collision between two trains in northern Scotland.

The crash happened at Aviemore Railway Station, in the Cairngorms, at 7.10pm on Friday.

One of the locomotives involved is the iconic Flying Scotsman, according to local reports.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "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."

A spokesperson for Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) said: "We sent eight appliances to the scene, where firefighters worked to support partners.

"Two casualties have been transported to Raigmore Hospital.

"Three casualties were treated at the scene but did not require to be taken to hospital."

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