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A driver remains seriously injured in hospital after his coach collided with a steam train carrying a party of school children on a level-crossing. | A driver remains seriously injured in hospital after his coach collided with a steam train carrying a party of school children on a level-crossing. |
The accident on the Swanage Railway in Dorset, happened at Quarr crossing near Harman's Cross, south of Corfe Castle on the Isle of Purbeck. | |
The Swanage coach driver, 52, who was trapped under the wreckage, is in "a serious but stable condition". | The Swanage coach driver, 52, who was trapped under the wreckage, is in "a serious but stable condition". |
The pupils and train driver were not hurt in the crash on Monday. | The pupils and train driver were not hurt in the crash on Monday. |
Flashing lights | Flashing lights |
The driver of the 52-seater coach was flown to Dorset County Hospital in Dorchester. | The driver of the 52-seater coach was flown to Dorset County Hospital in Dorchester. |
It is known that the level crossing is unmanned and there is no barrier or gate at the crossing, which leads down a track to a farm. | It is known that the level crossing is unmanned and there is no barrier or gate at the crossing, which leads down a track to a farm. |
A Swanage Railway spokesman said the crossing is controlled by flashing coloured lights. | A Swanage Railway spokesman said the crossing is controlled by flashing coloured lights. |
Between 30 and 50 passengers were on board the service from Swanage to Norden, including a party of 20 people. | Between 30 and 50 passengers were on board the service from Swanage to Norden, including a party of 20 people. |
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