35 injured as two trains collide in Switzerland

The crash happened late this evening on a regional line about 50 kilometers southwest of the capital, Bern.

Updated 21.45

SWISS POLICE ARE reporting that 35 people have been injured, five of them seriously, in a head-on train collision in the west of the country.

TV station SRF quotes Vaud Canton police spokesman Pierre-Olivier Gaudard as saying one person has yet to be recovered from the wreckage.

The crash happened late this evening on a regional line about 50 kilometers southwest of the capital, Bern on the route between Moudon and Payerne.

The cause is still unclear.

Pictures on the website of local daily 24 Heures showed the two regional trains locked together but still on the tracks.

Just last week, 79 people were killed in a high-speed derailment in Spain. While 38 people were killed when a coach carrying pilgrims crashed in southern Italy yesterday evening.

First published 20.16

Read: Spanish judge to question driver of train in deadly crash>

More: 38 killed as coach carrying pilgrims crashes in southern Italy>

Making a difference

A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.

For the price of one cup of coffee each week you can make sure we can keep reliable, meaningful news open to everyone regardless of their ability to pay.

Support us Learn More