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Man dies after collision between train and van
British Transport Police said the man died at the scene and two train passengers suffered minor injuries.
- A man died at the scene after a Northern train collided with a van at a level crossing near Martin Lane in Burscough, West Lancashire.
- British Transport Police were called to the incident alongside paramedics and the fire service, confirming the victim was the sole occupant inside the vehicle.
- Two passengers on board the train received medical treatment for minor injuries resulting from the sudden impact.
- Investigators stated the collision is not being treated as suspicious, with inquiries ongoing to establish the precise circumstances of the crash.
- The incident caused major rail disruption between Wigan Wallgate and Southport, forcing line closures and the deployment of replacement bus services.
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Warrington Guardian+2 Reposted by 2 other sources
Man dead after train strikes van on level crossing
British Transport Police have confirmed that a man has died after a train struck a van at a level crossing in Burscough.
·Warrington, United Kingdom
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The Independent (US)Man dies after train crashes into van at crossing in Lancashire
Train hit a van as a crossing in Burscough, Lancashire, on Saturday afternoon, killing the man inside
·London, United Kingdom
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