AN Andover MP has expressed his "concern" after two trains have crashed between Salisbury and Andover.

Kit Malthouse has said that he is concerned about news of the serious rail crash near Sailsbury.

Twelve people are believed to have been injured after two trains crashed between Salisbury and Andover.

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A South Western Railway and Great Western Railway service collided in Fisherton Tunnel, in Salisbury, just after 6.45pm this evening.

He said: "Concerned at news of serious rail crash near Salisbury.

"I know many will be worried. 

"My thoughts are with all those affected and with the emergency responders."

There are also reports that the driver of one of the trains is trapped and that one train is on its side.

Salisbury MP John Glen recently confirmed the driver has been freed.

A spokesperson for Wiltshire Police, said: "We are currently at the scene of a train crash involving two trains between Andover and Salisbury.

"We are responding with the fire and ambulance service at the site close to London Road, Salisbury. Will update as soon as we have more information."