A devastating collision between a train and a car at a level crossing in Hoghton, Lancashire, has claimed one life and left a child fighting for survival. Emergency services were dispatched to Station Road at 8:50 am on June 25 following reports of the crash.
Emergency Response
Fire and ambulance crews, along with officers from British Transport Police and South Ribble Police, rushed to the scene. The North West Ambulance Service confirmed that several clinical teams attended, including a hazardous area response team and two air ambulances.
A spokesperson for the North West Ambulance Service stated: "We responded to an incident in the Hoghton area of Lancashire after reports of a collision between a train and a car at 8.50am today (25 June). Several clinical teams attended the scene, including our hazardous area response team and two air ambulances."
"Sadly, a child has sustained life threatening injuries and has been taken to Alder Hey Children's Hospital for further treatment. No passengers travelling on the train required treatment from ambulance crews."
Investigation Underway
South Ribble Police confirmed they are assisting at the scene and advised motorists to avoid the area. An investigation is underway to determine the circumstances of the collision.
A British Transport Police spokesperson said: "We are currently on scene at a level crossing in Hoghton, Lancashire, following reports that a train had struck a car. Paramedics and the fire service are also in attendance. Two people were in the car and sadly one was pronounced dead the scene, the other is being taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries. There have been no other injuries reported from passengers on the train at this time."
Witnesses are urged to text 61016, quoting reference 152 of June 25.
