Man dies after train hits van on level crossing
Summary
A man died when a train hit a van at a railway crossing in Burscough, West Lancashire. Two passengers on the train had minor injuries, and emergency services responded to the scene, causing train disruptions.Key Facts
- The accident happened just after 3:00 PM BST at a crossing in Burscough, West Lancashire.
- A man traveling in the van died at the scene.
- Two train passengers suffered minor injuries.
- The train involved was on the Wigan Wallgate to Southport route.
- Emergency services including police, fire, and ambulance attended the incident.
- All train lines in the area were blocked, causing major disruption.
- British Transport Police are investigating the incident to determine what happened.
- Passengers were assisted off the train by emergency teams.
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