Man dies after train hits van on level crossing
British Transport Police said a man who was in a van died at the scene, in Burscough.
A man lost his life after a collision between a train and a van on a railway line in Burscough, West Lancashire. The unfortunate incident occurred just after 15:00 BST. The British Transport Police (BTP) confirmed that the man, who was inside the van, succumbed to his injuries at the scene. Additionally, two passengers on the train sustained minor injuries.
BTP issued a statement, stating that their team is currently investigating the full circumstances surrounding the tragic event. A significant emergency services operation was swiftly mobilized, involving police, fire, and ambulance units on the scene as well as in nearby farmland. Witnesses reported that emergency services were assisting passengers in getting off the train.
The railway operator, Northern, announced that there would be major disruptions to train services due to the incident between Wigan Wallgate and Southport, with all lines blocked as a result.
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