A local media reports that a train collided with a truck and derailed in Vienna on Thursday, leaving 15 people injured.

The incident took place as the truck was crossing a rail line in the eastern district of Donaustadt just before midday.

It was learnt that the collision caused the front rail car of the train to derail, and subsequently land on the truck.

The truck driver trapped in his vehicle was later freed by a rescue crew.

He, the train driver and one train passenger sustained serious injuries, while other 12 passengers sustained light wounds.

The fire brigade was working to remove the damaged vehicles from the tracks.

The cause of the accident is unknown and the investigations are still underway.