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IN PICTURES: Emergency services rush to scene of Turin train crash

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IN PICTURES: Emergency services rush to scene of Turin train crash
The site of the train crash in Caluso, near Turin. Photo: Vigili del Fuoco/Twitter

A passenger train collided with a lorry on the tracks near Turin on Wednesday night, killing two people and injuring more than 20. Pictures from the scene show the devastating impact.

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After the accident in Caluso late on Wednesday night, emergency services rushed to free passengers trapped in carriages that had derailed and overturned.


Photo: Vigili del Fuoco

It had hit a truck that became stuck at a level crossing, smashing into the trailer but leaving the cab intact.


Photo: Alessandro Contaldo/AFP 

Around 40 to 50 people were onboard the regional train, which was the last service of the night heading north out of Turin.


Photo: Vigili del Fuoco

The train driver was dead by the time rescuers arrived, reports said.


Photo: Vigili del Fuoco

The most seriously injured were taken to hospital by helicopter, including one man who later died of his injuries.


Photo: Vigili del Fuoco

The Red Cross treated other victims at the scene. 


Photo: Croce Rossa Italiana/Twitter

By Thursday morning, the victims had been evacuated and authorities were investigating the site for clues as to what caused the crash.


Photo: Alessandro Contaldo/AFP

The Fire Service's photos showed the force of the impact, which left parts of the train crushed.


Photos: Vigili del Fuoco/Twitter

Investigators are studying whether the truck driver, who survived, might have made an error that led to the tragedy. 


Photo: Alessandro Contaldo/AFP

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