A train has crashed into another in Melbourne's west, injuring passengers and staff. The rear-end collision occurred about 7pm with both trains on the same line, heading east towards central Melbourne. A passenger train carrying about 60 people had come to a stop near the Maidstone St level crossing, in Altona. Scroll down for video . Police and emergency services have begun an investigation after two trains collided on the same Melbourne line overnight . Nine people were injured from the two trains . Police say another train from Geelong, with only a driver and conductor on board, ran into the rear of the stationary train. Nine people - seven from the passenger train and the two from the Geelong train - had minor injuries, police say. Police and emergency workers have remained at the crash site well into the evening.
Rear-end collision occurred about 7pm Friday night . Passenger train carrying 60 people was stationery at crossing in Altona . Nine people injured, seven from passenger train and two from Geelong .