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AT least five people are reportedly fighting for life and dozens more are injured after two trams collided in a horror crash at a station in France.

Chaotic footage shows people breaking the doors of the train to pull passengers out of the carriages after the horror crash at Strasbourg station.

Aftermath of a tram collision in Strasbourg station, showing casualties on the ground.
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Chaotic footage shows people breaking the doors of the train to pull people outCredit: X
Aftermath of a tram collision in a Strasbourg station.
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At least two dozen people have been injured in the head-on collisionCredit: X
Aftermath of a tram collision in Strasbourg, showing injured people and emergency responders.
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People can be heard screaming in terrorCredit: X
Crowd of people gathered outside a building.
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People gathering outside the Strasbourg station after the accident

People can be heard screaming in terror as smoke filled the underground tunnel station after the accident.

Another video shows the two trams along the platform, with both their front and rear ends smashed up.

A large rescue operation is now underway after initial reports claimed at least 30 people have been injured.

The horror crash is thought to have occurred after one of the trams accidentally switched tracks before hitting a second tram that was stopped at the station.

One of the trams is reported to have derailed after the accident.

An investigation into the accident is said to be underway, French outlet reports.

Cops confirmed that tram traffic through the main station has been interrupted "following a tram accident".

Bas-Rhin Fire and Rescue Service said on X: "Tram accident at the Gare Centrale stop at Strasbourg. Numerous resources were mobilised.

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"Avoid the areas of Place des Halles, Gare, Boulevard du Président Wilson and facilitate access for emergency services."

Emergency vehicles at the scene of a tram collision in Strasbourg.
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Emergency services are on siteCredit: X
Strasbourg train station entrance.
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Strasbourg railway station in FranceCredit: Getty

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