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Train strikes lorry at crossing | Train strikes lorry at crossing |
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A train has hit an articulated lorry on the Whitemoss level crossing between Gleneagles and Perth. | |
The line - the main Glasgow to Aberdeen route - is currently blocked following the accident which happened shortly before 0700 GMT on Friday. | The line - the main Glasgow to Aberdeen route - is currently blocked following the accident which happened shortly before 0700 GMT on Friday. |
No passengers were on board the train which was carrying freight from London to Inverness. | |
It is believed the engine driver has been taken to hospital while two people from lorry are safe and well. | It is believed the engine driver has been taken to hospital while two people from lorry are safe and well. |
The incident has blocked the line between Dunblane and Perth, which is the main arterial route north. | The incident has blocked the line between Dunblane and Perth, which is the main arterial route north. |
All services between Glasgow Queen Street and Aberdeen are affected. | All services between Glasgow Queen Street and Aberdeen are affected. |
The London to Inverness sleeper service, which was travelling behind the freight train, has stopped at Gleneagles station. |