Trains from Axminster cancelled after Salisbury crash

Trains from Axminster have been affected today after a train travelling from London to Honiton was involved in a crash on Sunday evening.

Police were called to Fisherton Tunnel in Salisbury at 6.46pm last night after the rear carriage of the 1708 Great Western Railway service from Portsmouth Harbour to Bristol Temple Meads derailed after striking an object in a tunnel.

The derailment led to a signalling failure, and the 1720 South Western Railway service from London Waterloo to Honiton collided with the GWR train.

Assistant Chief Fire Officer Andy Cole of Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service said that firefighters rescued 'approximately 100 people', and that there were no fatalities.

Inspector Mullah Hoque from the British Transport Police said in a statement: "A number of people have been injured and a casualty centre has been opened at a nearby church.

"Most of these people are walking wounded, however a small number, including the driver, have been taken to hospital where their injuries are being assessed."

How are train services affected?

Most of the lines through Salisbury are currently blocked, and will remain closed until at least the end of the day on Tuesday, November 2.

A twice hourly service is running between Exeter St Davids and Gillingham.

Trains from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington are still running.