A train has derailed after hitting a tree leaving one person injured, while others evacuated onto the tracks.

An East Midlands train was travelling between Liverpool Lime Street and Norwich when the incident happened at around 9pm last night.

It is believed the incident happened after the train hit a tree between Thetford and Harling Road.

It is understood there were 31 passengers on board as well the driver and a guard.

The incident happened between Thetford and Harling Road

A spokesperson for Norfolk Police said: "Our officers are at the scene supporting British Transport Police & Network Rail.

"One passenger with minor injury looked after by ambulance colleagues but no other injuries. Fire also on scene. Network Rail arranging transport for passengers to complete their journeys to Norwich."

A spokesman for the East of England Ambulance Service said: "Two ambulances, four ambulance officer vehicles, the Hazardous Area Response Team and a response car from the East Anglian Air Ambulance were sent to the scene.

"One passenger from the train was assessed for minor injuries and did not require transportation to hospital."

An East Midlands Trains service (file pic)

Eastern Daily Press reports that train remained upright despite derailing with the front severely damaged.