Man dies after train hits van on level crossing
A man has died following a collision between a train and a van at a level crossing in Burscough, West Lancashire. Emergency services attended the scene, and rail operator Northern has reported major service disruptions.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing safety concerns regarding level crossings and the significant impact of rail accidents on local infrastructure.
Image caption, British Transport Police said a man who was travelling in a van died in the incident
A man has died after a train hit a van on a railway line.
The incident happened on a crossing in Burscough, West Lancashire, just after 15:00 BST.
British Transport Police (BTP) said a man who was in the van died at the scene, and two passengers on the Wigan Wallgate-Southport train suffered minor injuries.
A BTP spokesman said: "Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of what happened."
Image caption, A large emergency services presence is on the scene close to the railway line in Burscough
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