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Man dies in level crossing crash | Man dies in level crossing crash |
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A man was killed when a train hit a car at a level crossing. | A man was killed when a train hit a car at a level crossing. |
The incident near the Tutbury and Hatton station in Derbyshire involved a train heading to Crewe from Derby as it crossed the A511. | |
The East Midlands Trains service hit a car at 1555 BST on Saturday, a British Transport Police spokesman said. | |
There were no serious injuries among the 54 train passengers in the accident but one woman was treated for minor neck and back injuries. | |
The train was travelling at about 65mph when it hit the car. | The train was travelling at about 65mph when it hit the car. |
An investigation into the accident is under way. | An investigation into the accident is under way. |
A spokeswoman for Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service said they had sent two fire crews and an emergency tender to the scene. | |
Network Rail launched a £3m advertising campaign last year, warning of the dangers of level crossings. | Network Rail launched a £3m advertising campaign last year, warning of the dangers of level crossings. |