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Man killed in tractor/train crash Man killed in tractor/train crash
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A farmer has been killed in a collision between a train and tractor in County Londonderry.A farmer has been killed in a collision between a train and tractor in County Londonderry.
James Craig, 70, died in the crash at an unmanned crossing on the Carrowclare Road near Limavady at 1530 BST. He had been driving the tractor.James Craig, 70, died in the crash at an unmanned crossing on the Carrowclare Road near Limavady at 1530 BST. He had been driving the tractor.
Translink said there were no reports of injuries to train passengers or staff, but the train driver was very shaken.Translink said there were no reports of injuries to train passengers or staff, but the train driver was very shaken.
The road has been closed and an investigation is under way. Train services have been disrupted. An investigation is under way. Train services were disrupted. Passengers were bussed to their destination.
Mr Craig's son, Robert, described his father as a character.Mr Craig's son, Robert, described his father as a character.
He said he had been checking his fields to see if straw was ready for baling just before the accident happened.He said he had been checking his fields to see if straw was ready for baling just before the accident happened.
Tractor driver James Craig died in the incident"He loved farming, his life was for farming. He took very little holidays, just worked hard and he kept us working hard," he said.Tractor driver James Craig died in the incident"He loved farming, his life was for farming. He took very little holidays, just worked hard and he kept us working hard," he said.
"He was a strong Christian man, loved his church and he has gone to rest with the Lord.""He was a strong Christian man, loved his church and he has gone to rest with the Lord."
The crash involved the 15.05 train from Londonderry and the line between the city and Castlerock is closed. Bus substitutions are in place. The crash involved the 15.05 train from Londonderry.
'Tragic accident''Tragic accident'
Passengers on the train reported hearing a loud bang at about 1530 BST and seeing smoke and sparks. The driver then informed them there had been a collision.Passengers on the train reported hearing a loud bang at about 1530 BST and seeing smoke and sparks. The driver then informed them there had been a collision.
A spokesperson for Northern Ireland Railways said: "It would appear from early investigations that this has been a tragic accident.A spokesperson for Northern Ireland Railways said: "It would appear from early investigations that this has been a tragic accident.
"Northern Ireland Railways would like to extend their condolences to the family and friends of the driver of the tractor"."Northern Ireland Railways would like to extend their condolences to the family and friends of the driver of the tractor".
The police and Translink officials are at the scene. The passengers were kept on board for 90 minutes before being put on buses to complete their journey.