Passengers jump from burning train.

(From Bristol Evening Post)

Passengers had to jump to safety when a train burst into flames during a journey from Bristol to Weston-super-Mare.

Last night's 8.06pm Wessex Trains service from Temple Meads caught fire near Nailsea and Backwell station in North Somerset, a few minutes after leaving Bedminster station.

The passengers who could see flames on board jumped to safety after opening a door. No one was badly injured but three people needed treatment for smoke inhalation.

Passenger Andy Didlick said: "Before I knew what was going on, I looked out of the window and there was smoke coming into the carriage and flames each side of the …