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Trains collide in northern Turkey | Trains collide in northern Turkey |
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Two passenger trains have collided in north-western Turkey, killing one of the drivers and injuring at least three other people, officials said. | |
The accident occurred when one of the trains failed to stop at a signal near the town of Bilecik and rammed into the other train, which was stationary. | |
Emergency teams are working to release passengers trapped inside carriages. | |
Both trains were travelling between Istanbul and the city of Eskisehir, which lies to the south of Bilecik. | Both trains were travelling between Istanbul and the city of Eskisehir, which lies to the south of Bilecik. |
The injured reportedly include another member of the train crew, and two passengers who were sitting at the front of the trains. | |
Correspondents say Turkey's government has been working to improve the rail system, which is plagued by problems with signals, rolling stock, equipment and tracks. | |
In 2004, a newly introduced high-speed train from Istanbul to Ankara derailed, killing 37 people and injuring 90 others. |