Serious train accident in Greece

A passenger train has collided with a freight train and several carriages have derailed, the police say. At least three of the derailed wagons are on fire.

The emergency services are on site and are taking care of injured people. The army has been contacted to help with rescue efforts, according to Greek authorities. Two hospitals in the nearby city of Larissa, 38 miles north of the Greek capital Athens, have been put on standby.