Train crash leaves six injured and lines blocked - live updates

Several people have been injured after a train crash halted dozens of services. British Transport Police were called to a level crossing north of Leominster, Herefordshire at 10.40am today following reports that a train had struck a tractor and trailer.

Officers are at the scene alongside officers from West Mercia Police, paramedics and fire service. Currently six people are being assessed by paramedics with injuries that are not thought to be serious, the force said. It is understood the train was travelling from Manchester to Cardiff and lines are blocked with disruption expected until the end of the day.

Enquiries are ongoing into the full circumstances leading up to the incident.

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