Leominster train crash LIVE: Horror as train with 66 passengers smashes into tractor

A train carrying 66 passengers has smashed into a tractor in Herefordshire Emergency services are at the scene of the horrific indident in Leominster shortly before 11am on Thursday morning.

A spokesperson for Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service told Your Herefordshire: "Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews from Hereford, Malvern, Redditch, Wyre Forest, Leintwardine, Tenbury Wells and Leominster Fire Stations were called at 10:52 on 22 May to an incident with a train, consisting of five carriages and carrying 66 people in collision with an agricultural trailer unit near Orleton. Six people have been handed over to the care of the ambulance service (log 1314) with minor injuries.

"Police are also in attendance, as are Network Rail. There is no fire and the train was not derailed but there will be some disruption to the line."

The has contacted the emergency services for further information.

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