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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The crash happened on Strathspey Railway, a heritage line based there, and involved a stationary carriage and another train which was in the station.

Scottish Greens transport spokesperson Mark Ruskell MSP said: “It is too early to know what has caused this incident, but clearly a full investigation will have to take place.

“From reports it appears this has been on the heritage track, the Strathspey Railway line, involving the Flying Scotsman and that nearby services on the main line have been temporarily impacted to allow emergency efforts to continue.

“We are thinking of all those involved at this challenging time and thanks all those who have taken part in the emergency response.”

Flying Scotsman was scheduled to be running trips this weekend, with the line expected to be especially busy.

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