A driver has died and a child is fighting for their life after a train collided with a car at a level crossing in Hoghton, Lancashire. Emergency services were scrambled to Station Road at 8:50 am on 25 June following reports of the smash.
Emergency Response
Fire crews, paramedics, and officers from British Transport Police and South Ribble Police rushed to the scene. A North West Ambulance Service spokesperson said: "We responded to an incident in the Hoghton area of Lancashire after reports of a collision between a train and a car at 8:50 am 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
A South Ribble Police spokesperson confirmed officers are assisting at the scene and urged motorists to steer clear of the area. An investigation has been launched to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash. A BTP 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."
Anyone who witnessed the incident is urged to text 61016 quoting reference 152 of 25 June.
