After the accident in Caluso late on Wednesday night, emergency services rushed to free passengers trapped in carriages that had derailed and overturned.
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It had hit a truck that became stuck at a level crossing, smashing into the trailer but leaving the cab intact.
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Around 40 to 50 people were onboard the regional train, which was the last service of the night heading north out of Turin.
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The train driver was dead by the time rescuers arrived, reports said.
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The most seriously injured were taken to hospital by helicopter, including one man who later died of his injuries.
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The Red Cross treated other victims at the scene.
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By Thursday morning, the victims had been evacuated and authorities were investigating the site for clues as to what caused the crash.
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The Fire Service's photos showed the force of the impact, which left parts of the train crushed.
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Investigators are studying whether the truck driver, who survived, might have made an error that led to the tragedy.
Photo: Alessandro Contaldo/AFP
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