Train hits van on level crossing causing delays
A freight train hit a road vehicle at a level crossing in Cambridgeshire on Tuesday afternoon (October 15). Disruption was expected this afternoon with some services cancelled after lines were closed. The crash happened at a level crossing between Peterborough and Ely.
Services affected include CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, and Greater Anglia. A Greater Anglia spokesperson said: “Due to a freight train hitting a road vehicle at a level crossing between Peterborough and Ely all lines are blocked. Train services running through these stations may be cancelled, delayed or revised.
Disruption is expected until further notice.” Emergency services have been contacted for more information. See our live blog below for updates as we got them.
Do you want more of the latest Cambridgeshire news as it comes in?
Sign up to our dedicated newsletter to make sure you never miss a big story from Cambridge or anywhere else in the county. You can also sign up to our dedicated Peterborough, Traffic and Crime newsletters for the latest updates on the topics you are most interested in.[1]