Train hits vehicle near Uphall in West Lothian Published duration 14 October 2015

image copyright Ondrej Muskat image caption The vehicle was smashed apart by the impact with the train

A passenger train has struck a vehicle near Uphall station in West Lothian.

The 16:39 service was approaching the station at the time of the collision and it sustained damage to the side of the train.

One passenger has been reported to have "slight grazing" to a hand caused by one of the windows on the train smashing.

ScotRail has warned that services on the Edinburgh to Helensburgh line may be disrupted.

The operator tweeted: "Due to a train hitting an obstruction on the line near #Uphall, services between Edinburgh & Helensburgh/Milngavie may be cancelled."

The collision is believed to have happened close to the Roman Camp cottages at Uphall.

A statement from British Transport Police said: "We were called to the line in Uphall on Wednesday 14 October following reports of a train striking a vehicle around 5.05pm.

"Officers are currently at the location with colleagues from Police Scotland and the Ambulance and Fire Services.

"One passenger on board the train is reported to have received minor injuries.

"We are working to establish the full circumstances of the incident, including how the vehicle came to be on the tracks."

image copyright Laura Gallagher image caption The impact smashed a window on the train