Two trains have collided near the Dutch city of Amsterdam, injuring dozens of people.The accident happened near the station of Sloterdijk, Dutch news agency ANP reported.
Local reports cited an unnamed Dutch Railways spokesperson, who said 48 people had been injured ranging from scratches to broken bones.
Prorail spokesman Jouke Schaartsma confirmed that an intercity train had collided with a smaller local train called a sprinter, but said he had no details of injuries.
Amsterdam local news network AT5 posted photos on its website showing two trains that appeared to have collided head-on.
Both trains were still on the rails and the double-decker intercity train sustained damage near some doors close to the impact.
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UPDATE: at Least 70 Injured
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