Two trains collide in Zurich

A rush-hour intercity train has collided with a suburban train in the Zurich area of Switzerland, injuring at least five people, police say.

The trains crashed into each other at Rafz station, 30km north of Zurich and close to the German border.

One of those injured was seriously hurt while commuter services into Zurich were disrupted.

Some train carriages were knocked off the tracks but not overturned.

Ambulances and fire and rescue services rushed to the scene after the collision.