Car hits train at level crossing

Firefighters were called out this morning after a car hit a train at a level crossing.

Crews were called out at 4.44am to the incident at the Lodge Lane crossing at Brompton.

A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said the car had run into the side of the train.

They added: “Crews from Northallerton responded to a report of a car which had hit a train at a level crossing. 

“All persons were out of the vehicle on arrival of fire service with no injuries, crews made vehicle safe using small tools.”

A spokesperson for British Transport Police added: “Officers were called to Walkers Level Crossing in Brompton at 4.32am this morning following reports that a train had hit a car.

“Thankfully, the vehicle was only clipped by the train and no one sustained any injuries.

“Enquiries into the circumstances of the incident are ongoing.”

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