Two Trains Collide in Switzerland, 30 Injured

The accident happened in Andermatt, a mountain town in the canton of Uri.

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Two trains collided on Monday at a station in central Switzerland, Swiss police said, injuring around 30 people.

The accident happened in Andermatt, a mountain town in the canton of Uri, which is popular among skiers.

The crash occurred at around 11:30 local time while the engine for a train was being moved to the front from the back.

Police did not comment on the severity of the injuries, but said medical personnel were at the scene. Police said they were investigating the cause of the crash.

(Further details are awaited)

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Updated at:11th Sep, 2017 at 7:08 PM