A driver is believed to have suffered 'life-changing' injuries after a two-train collision near Salisbury last night (October 31).
A total of 13 people were rushed to Salisbury District Hospital for treatment after the major incident, and a three-week-old baby was also saved from the wreckage.
British Transport Police said today: "Unfortunately, the driver of the train was seriously injured and his injuries are believed to be life-changing.
"He remains in hospital in a stable condition this morning, and his family have been informed."
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According to Network Rail, the 5.08pm Portsmouth Harbour to Bristol Temple Meads train hit an object on its approach to Salisbury station and the rear carriage derailed at around 7pm.
The incident damaged signalling and, subsequently, the 5.20pm South Western Railway service from London Waterloo to Honiton then collided with the rear of the Bristol train as they both entered the Fisherton Tunnel.
British Transport Police said: "92 passengers were on both train services. Around 30 people attended a casualty centre which was set up in a nearby church.
"Thirteen people were taken to hospital by ambulance where they received treatment for minor injuries. One remains there."
Train services across the region have been hit with huge disruption following the incident. Dozens of services have so far been cancelled.
The incident damaged signalling and, subsequently, the 5.20pm South Western Railway service from London Waterloo to Honiton then collided with the rear of the Bristol train.
It is understood around 100 people had to be evacuated to safety from the trains following the crash.
The disruption is to South West Railway and Great Western Railway routes.
Services affected include the Great Western Railway between Cardiff Central / Bristol Parkway / Bristol Temple Meads and Portsmouth Harbour / Brighton.
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