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Level crossing warnings failed before fatal crash – investigators

Warning systems did not activate at a level crossing where a woman was killed when her car was struck by a train, according to preliminary evidence from rail accident investigators.

Kerry Coombes, 33, died in the collision on Station Road in Hoghton, Lancashire, at 08:50 BST on 25 June.

A girl, aged 8, remains in a critical but stable condition in hospital, British Transport Police said.

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch’s (RAIB) said in its initial report the train had passed a green signal as it approached but preliminary evidence suggested the crossing’s traffic lights and warning alarm had not activated, and barriers were still raised. Network Rail said it was “fully cooperating”.


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