Trains back up and running on Midland line after Guildford crash

Good morning, readers, and welcome to our live news blog on Thursday, May 21.

New information is making headlines today about the train crash that threw eastern residents’ commutes into chaos late yesterday.

Five people, including two children, were injured when a Transperth train crashed into a lorry at a level crossing in Guildford just before 4pm on Wednesday.

The incident occurred at the Meadow Street crossing and caused major concussion to the approximately 100 passengers on board.