A disaster was narrowly avoided after a train hit vandalised power lines.

The overhead lines, which carry 25,000 volts, were left hanging in the path of the train after someone threw an object at them from a bridge in Easterhouse, Glasgow.

A ScotRail service caught the power lines at around 5.50pm on Saturday at a section of the track near Netherhouse Road.

Police say it is "incredible" no one was killed or seriously injured.

The front window of the train was smashed in the collision and the vehicle was forced out of service by the damage.

Passengers were moved on to another train and the incident caused several hours of delays.

Detective constable Victoria Graham, from British Transport Police, said: "This train was travelling at high speed and it is incredible that no one was killed or seriously injured.

"A disaster was narrowly avoided and we are now actively tracing those responsible.

"As you can see from the images, the train was extensively damaged by someone's dangerous and reckless actions."

She added: "Quite frankly, whoever did this should be ashamed of themselves. They put the public in danger as well as causing thousands of pounds worth of damage.

"This would have come as quite a shock to those passengers who were on board the section, some of which were young children.

"It is absolutely imperative that we trace those responsible and I would be keen to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously then please contact us."

Information can be passed to BTP by sending a text to 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40.