TWO men are being hunted by police after a passenger train hit a stolen pick-up truck on the track.
The incident happened at in West Lothian, as the 16.39 Edinburgh to Milngavie service was approaching Uphall station yesterday.
The train, travelling around 75mph, collided with the vehicle near the Roman Camp cottages.
A female passenger was left with a graze on her arm, reportedly from broken glass, and the train's driver was uninjured but shocked.
The side of the train was damaged but stayed upright during the collision, while the pick-up truck was badly damaged.
British Transport Police are now looking for two men, thought to be in their late teens to early 20s, in connection with the incident.
The pick-up truck was stolen from a nearby garage shortly before the incident and was seen to be driven erratically on the road next to the Edinburgh to Glasgow line.
Police say it appeared to go out of control, rolling down the nearby embankment before resting on its roof.
One of the men, seen fleeing from the pick-up truck is described as between18 and 27 years old, about 5ft 9in in height, slim/medium build with short dark brown hair.
He was wearing a dark top and jeans.
The other man is described as between 18 and 20 years old, between 5ft 6in and 5ft 9in in height and of slim build.
He was wearing a light grey hooded top or zipper and was carrying a black phone
Superintendent Kyle Gordon, Head of Operations for BTP in Scotland, said:
“I cannot stress enough the seriousness of the incident and the potential circumstances of the two men’s actions do not bear thinking about.
"Thankfully no-one was seriously injured.
"However, many people were inconvenienced and the rail network was disrupted for several hours.
"Anyone who witnessed the incident or who recognises the two men from the descriptions is urged to get in touch."
British Transport Police can be contacted on 0800 40 50 40 or by texting 61016.
Information can be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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