Collision and derailment near Salisbury (Fisherton Tunnel) 31/10/21

[Monty]

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There has been a Serious derailment and collision near Fisherton Tunnel (Salisbury) involving 1L53 and 1F30.

 

[Ianno87]

There has been a Serious derailment and collision near Fisherton Tunnel (Salisbury) involving 1L53 and 1F30.

Not good to hear. Hope everybody is OK.

 

[de525ma]

There has been a Serious derailment and collision near Fisherton Tunnel (Salisbury) involving 1L53 and 1F30.

How awful... Best of luck to our emergency services in getting as many people out safely as they can.

 

[WombleGuard]

A GWR has derailed in tunnel approaching Salisbury and a SWR has hit it. One train on its side.

 

[HST43257]

Oh no. Anyone hurt?

 

[WombleGuard]

1F30 and 1L53

 

[irish_rail]

One driver apparently trapped. Prayers with them, and hope to God that no one seriously injured.

 

[de525ma]

Wiltshire police saying they are attending an accident near Grately on Twitter.

https://mobile.twitter.com/wiltshirepolice/status/1454902372883476498

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.

 

[Mcr Warrior]

Twitter (user) reporting that the incident is in Fisherton tunnel.

https://twitter.com/ancap617/status/1454898478719639557?s=20

Train derailment in Fisherton Tunnel approaching Salisbury.

About a mile East of Salisbury station.

 

[de525ma]

Twitter reporting that the incident is in Fisherton tunnel.

Yes. Coastguard Helicopter is in attendance

Wiltshire Live now reporting the crash

Emergency services including an air ambulance, police helicopter and the Coastguard were called to the scene near Fisherton Tunnel at around 7. 20pm.

Wiltshire Today understands a passenger train – with passengers on board – struck an object inside the tunnel before leaving the track and partially overturning.

 

[syorksdeano]

Christ I hope everyone is ok

 

[Horizon22]

There has been a Serious derailment and collision near Fisherton Tunnel (Salisbury) involving 1L53 and 1F30.

A train is reported to be on its side. Hopefully all are well and safe at what must be a very difficult time.

 

[800001]

A train is reported to be on its side. Hopefully all are well and safe at what must be a very difficult time.

Reports of a 4 car unit derailing and splitting, with a service heading in opposite direction hitting one of the other units.

 

[Horizon22]

One driver apparently trapped. Prayers with them, and hope to God that no one seriously injured.

Yes it appears all passengers are fine with minor injuries, but the driver currently trapped so let’s all hope he is able to be freed.

 

[gazzaa2]

Hope everyone okay. Also hope the train isn't too busy as many services today and tonight very overcrowded due to all the disruption throughout the network.

 

[RPI]

Yes it appears all passengers are fine with minor injuries, but the driver currently trapped so let’s all hope he is able to be freed.

I've seen one report that all passengers ok on the SWR but unknown on the GWR service, have you heard different? Extremely anxious now as I know a few of the Salisbury and Westbury crews.

 

[Monty]

Reports of a 4 car unit derailing and splitting, with a service heading in opposite direction hitting one of the other units.

Afaik it's a 5 car unit, and that 1L53 hit 1F30 from the rear.

 

[158756]

1F30 and 1L53

If correct both trains would ordinarily be travelling in the same direction?

 

[de525ma]

Thankfully linespeed is slow around the tunnel so hopefully this means a better chance of people being ok.

 

[Ianno87]

If correct both trains would ordinarily be travelling in the same direction?

From the OpenTrainTimes map, Up train 1F27 is also stopped in the area, just Romsey-side of the triangle. Might just be coincidental, if an emergency call put the signals to red.

 

[de525ma]

If correct both trains would ordinarily be travelling in the same direction?

My sources say one train derailed and the other hit the back of the wreckage.

 

[WombleGuard]

If correct both trains would ordinarily be travelling in the same direction?

Yes. Both Andover bound.

 

[DarloRich]

Should we limit comment and speculation and wait for official news?

 

[de525ma]

Yes. Both Andover bound.

GWR doesn't go to Andover.

 

[WombleGuard]

GWR doesn't go to Andover.

Direction of.

 

[richw]

Yes. Both Andover bound.

Surely the opposite? One was bound for Honiton the other a Portsmouth to Bristol service

 

[fgwrich]

Should we limit comment and speculation and wait for official news?

Agree on this. I both hope everyone is safe and ok. It’s going to be a long night for both Railway and Emergency Services staff.

 

[507 001]

Hearing that 1L53 has indeed run into the rear of 1F30.

I’m not familiar with the area at all, is it a 4 track arrangement?

 

[Darandio]

Hearing that 1L53 has indeed run into the rear of 1F30.

I’m not familiar with the area at all, is it a 4 track arrangement?

Just 2 through the tunnel I believe.

 

[507 001]

Just 2 through the tunnel I believe.

Interesting. Bidirectional?