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)

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