Saharsa (Bihar), Dec 1: At least 40 people were injured when two passenger trains collided at Bihar's Saharsa railway station today.

The Saharsa-Forbesganj train slammed into the rear of the stationary Saharsa-Katihar train, which was about to leave from platform number 3 around 7 am today, officials said.

The passengers suffered minor injuries due to the impact. The guard's cabin of the Saharsa-Katihar train was badly damaged.

The driver of Saharsa-Forbesganj train has reportedly been taken into custody.

An inquiry has also been ordered into the incident. (ANI)