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Horses struck by train near Milton Horses struck by train near Milton
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A number of horses have been struck by a train in Cambridgeshire.A number of horses have been struck by a train in Cambridgeshire.
British Transport Police said the animals were hit between Waterbeach and Cambridge shortly after 17:00 GMT, blocking the lines in both directions. The animals were hit on the Fen Road crossing at Milton, between Waterbeach and Cambridge, shortly after 17:00 GMT, blocking the lines in both directions.
A spokesman said one person was taken to hospital with minor injuries. The lines have since reopened. British Transport Police said one person was taken to hospital with minor injuries. Trains are being delayed while stray horses are recovered.
Passenger Ian Dickerson said he heard a "loud bang" and rattling before the train quickly decelerated. The operator is believed to be Cross Country. Passenger Ian Dickerson said he heard a "loud bang" and rattling before the train quickly decelerated.
About 220 people were on board the train, Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service said. The train involved was the Cross Country service from Cambridge to Birmingham.
About 220 people were on board the train, which was made up of three carriages, Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service said.
Passenger 'distress'
A spokesman said passengers disembarked at Waterbeach and following repairs the train was then moved.A spokesman said passengers disembarked at Waterbeach and following repairs the train was then moved.
Network Rail said its engineers were on site.Network Rail said its engineers were on site.
Mr Dickerson, who was heading to March, said the fire service came onto the train and said they had "hit one horse, if not more".
He said he saw one person being treated for a panic attack, but passengers in general were "quite calm".
He said the situation was initially chaotic at the rural Waterbeach station as passengers worked out how to get home, but the last of the replacement buses had since left the area.
Paul Clarke from the fire service said: "A number of passengers were showing signs of distress.
"The crews opened the doors of the carriages to allow fresh air to circulate and distributed water to the passengers on board."
Fire crews returned to their bases at 20:30 GMT.