Woman dies, girl critically injured after train hits car at level crossing in Lancashire
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- A woman died and an eight-year-old girl was critically injured when their car was struck by a train at a level crossing on Station Road in Hoghton, Lancashire.
- The incident, which occurred around 08:50 BST, has led to significant disruption of train services between Preston and Blackburn.
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A fatal incident occurred at a level crossing in Hoghton, near Preston, involving a car and a train, leading to one death and one critical injury. Emergency services are on scene and an investigation has been launched.
A woman has died and an eight-year-old girl is in hospital with critical injuries after their car was struck by a train at a level crossing.
It happened at about 08:50 BST at a crossing on Station Road in Hoghton, near Preston in Lancashire, British Transport Police (BTP) said.
Paramedics and the fire service are in attendance, but there have been no other injuries reported, while the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) announced investigators have been sent to the scene.
Northern Trains warned there would be no trains running between Preston and Blackburn "until further notice" and passengers should not attempt to travel between the stations today.
North West Ambulance Service said several clinical teams attended the scene, including the 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 from the train required treatment from ambulance crews," a spokesman said.
Lancashire Fire and Rescue Services told the BBC four fire engines and specialist appliances are in attendance and are asking the public to avoid the area.
BTP Supt Jamie McGowan said: "Today's events are truly devastating, and our thoughts are firmly with the family of the woman who sadly lost her life and the young girl in hospital with serious injuries.
"Members of their family are being supported by specially trained officers."
À surveiller
Perspective IA — des possibilités, pas des certitudes
Investigators from RAIB will conduct a full inquiry into the accident.
Très probable · En quelques semaines
Train services between Preston and Blackburn will remain suspended until further notice.
Très probable · En quelques jours
Questions ouvertes
- What caused the car to be on the tracks?
- What is the current condition of the injured girl?
- How long will train services be disrupted?
