York museum bosses investigating crash involving famous train
Flying Scotsman - part of the National Railway Museum's collection - was on tour in the Scottish Highlands as part of its centenary celebrations
Last updated 30th Sep 2023
Bosses from York's National Railway museum are investigating after a train collision involving the world famous Flying Scotsman saw two people have been treated in hospital.
Emergency services attended the incident at Aviemore in the Scottish Highlands on Friday evening.
Police say a number of other passengers were treated at the scene.
A man and a woman were taken to hospital, but their injuries are not thought to be serious.
A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: "Around 7pm on Friday, 29 September, 2023, we received a report of two trains colliding at low speed at Aviemore Railway Station.
"As a precaution, two people – a man and a woman – were taken to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness by the Scottish Ambulance Service for treatment.
"Their injuries are not believed to be serious.
"A number of other passengers were assessed by the ambulance service at the scene and did not require hospital treatment.
"Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances."
The National Railway Museum have confirmed the "shunting" incident involved the Flying Scotsman.
A spokesperson said: "We can confirm that steam locomotive Flying Scotsman has been involved in a shunting incident at Aviemore Station.
"We will provide further information once more details are known.