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16/09/2014
Driver Arrested After Car Crashes Into Train At Level Crossing
An investigation has been launched into an incident in which a car collided with a train in Berkshire.
British Transport Police have confirmed a car crashed into a train at a level crossing at Datchet in Berkshire at about 06:05 this morning.
It is understood that the 67-year-old female driver was not injured in the collision.
The driver has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving.
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch is to investigate the collision.
(MH/CD)
British Transport Police have confirmed a car crashed into a train at a level crossing at Datchet in Berkshire at about 06:05 this morning.
It is understood that the 67-year-old female driver was not injured in the collision.
The driver has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving.
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch is to investigate the collision.
(MH/CD)
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