Fatal collision on Burscough rail crossing leaves one dead and two injured
A train struck a van at a Burscough crossing, killing a man inside the vehicle and causing minor injuries to two train passengers.
The accident occurred just after 15:00 BST on a level crossing in Burscough, West Lancashire. British Transport Police confirmed the death of a man in the van and reported that two occupants of the Wigan Wallgate-Southport service sustained minor injuries. Emergency crews, including police, fire and ambulance units, responded to the scene and nearby farmland. Rail operator Northern warned of extensive service disruption, with all lines between Wigan Wallgate and Southport blocked.
Why it matters
The crash halts rail services and highlights safety concerns at level crossings.
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