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Sky News
a day ago
- Sky News
Amazon driver dies after van hit by train at level crossing in Kent
An Amazon delivery driver has died after a van was hit by a train at a level crossing in Kent. Police were called to the railway line in Teynham, near Sittingbourne, shortly after 12.45pm on Sunday following reports of a train striking a van. Emergency crews attended but the person died at the scene. Southeastern Railway, which runs services on the line, said no services were running between Gillingham and Faversham as major disruption was expected until the end of the day. No one else was injured in the incident. An Amazon spokesperson said in a statement: "This is a terrible incident and our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with the delivery driver's family and loved ones during this difficult time. "We will work with police and the delivery service provider as they investigate." It is understood the person who died was delivering Amazon parcels when the incident happened. The cause of the collision is under investigation.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Daily Mail
One dead after train 'with dozens of passengers onboard' ploughed into van at level crossing before vehicle 'burst into flames'
A person has died after a train 'with dozens of passengers onboard' ploughed into a van on a level crossing at 'high speed' before the vehicle 'burst into flames'. The train is understood to have hit 'an obstruction on the track' at Lower Road in Teynham, Kent, at around 12.40pm today, according to Southeastern Railway. One eyewitness claimed that the train was travelling at 90mph when the collision occurred, with the van reportedly catching fire following the crash. While paramedics and emergency services attended, one person was sadly pronounced dead at the scene, British Transport Police have said. The force also confirmed that the circumstances surrounding the 'high speed' crash are not believed to be suspicious. One passenger allegedly onboard the train took to Facebook to report that they had seen the train 'just hit a van head on'. Southeastern Railway Services confirmed that a train was involved in a collision with a van at the level crossing earlier this afternoon and they were 'still waiting on confirmation of the severity of the incident'. In a statement, David Davidson, Chief Operating Officer for the service, added: 'We are working with the emergency services and the Rail Accident Investigation Branch following this incident. One passenger allegedly onboard the train took to Facebook to report that they had seen the train 'just hit a van head on' 'Passengers on the train involved have been transferred onto another train and taken to Sittingbourne for onward travel. 'We are working with RAIB to understand the cause of this incident and to work to reopen the line for customers as soon as possible.' South East Ambulance Service and Kent Fire & Rescue Service are also understood to have attended the scene. Disruption to travel between Canterbury East and London Victoria lasted until around with patrols still in attendance where they are assisting BTP officers. Replacement buses continue to run between Gillingham and Faversham, alongside Sittingbourne and Sheerness. Valid tickets are being accepted on Southerneastern high speed trains, Thameslink and Fast Track buses between Gravesend and Ebbsfleet. Passengers on the train quickly took to social media to alert Southeastern Railway of the hot conditions onboard earlier today. 'Any chance you can turn on the AC?' one passenger asked. 'It's getting boiling on this train'. Another wrote: 'Are passengers going to be let off the train? The train is getting very warm and passengers are feeling unwell.' Passengers on the train quickly took to social media to alert Southeastern Railway of the hot conditions onboard 'A plan is being worked on to allow passengers to exit as soon as possible,' Southeastern Railway replied. 'However, we don't have an exact time for when that will be.' Steve White, the Managing Director of Southeastern Railway, said: 'We are deeply saddened to confirm that the driver of the road vehicle involved in the collision with a train earlier today has tragically died. Our thoughts are with their family and loved ones at this incredibly difficult time. 'No one else was injured in the incident. 'We are working hard to reopen the line later this evening and expect to run a full service tomorrow. 'We are fully assisting the Rail Accident Investigation Branch with their investigation to understand exactly what happened. 'I'd like to thank the emergency services, our rail colleagues and the RAIB for their swift and professional response — and also our passengers, particularly those on the train involved and others affected by the disruption, for their patience and understanding.' Steve White, the Managing Director of Southeastern Railway, wrote on X: 'The @Se_Railway is closed near Teynham following a train hitting a van on a level crossing' On X earlier today, Mr White wrote: 'The @Se_Railway is closed near Teynham following a train hitting a van on a level crossing. 'Replacement buses are operating between Gillingham & Faversham and Sheerness & Sittingbourne. 'We are working with the emergency services.' A spokesperson for Kent Police confirmed that they were called at 12.43pm 'to a report of a collision involving a train and a van at a level crossing in Lower Road, Teynham'. They continued: 'Patrols are currently at the scene where they are assisting officers from the British Transport Police. 'South East Coast Ambulance Service and Kent Fire and Rescue Service also attended.' South East Coast Ambulance Service and Kent Fire and Rescue Service have been contacted for comment.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
One dead as train strikes van at level crossing
One person has died in a crash involving a train and a van at a level crossing in Kent. Kent Police said it was called at about 12:40 BST to the crash at the crossing in Lower Road, Teynham. Paramedics attended but a person was pronounced dead at the scene, (BTP) British Transport Police said. There is severe disruption to train services in the area, with trains unable to travel between Newington and Faversham and a replacement bus service in operation. BTP said the crash was under investigation. South East Coast Ambulance Service and Kent Fire & Rescue Service also attended. South Eastern Railway said: "A train was involved in a collision with a van at a level crossing near Teynham earlier this afternoon. "We are working with the emergency services and the Rail Accident Investigation Branch following this incident. "Passengers on the train involved have been transferred onto another train and taken to Sittingbourne for onward travel." Disruption is expected until 18:00 BST. Follow BBC Kent on Facebook, on X, and on Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@ or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250. Southeastern Railway
Telegraph
a day ago
- Telegraph
One dead after van bursts into flames following crash with high-speed train
A person has died after a van was hit by a high-speed train in a Kent village. The van caught fire on impact at about 1.41pm on Sunday after the train hit it near Lower Road in Teynham. Train services between Newington and Faversham are severely disrupted, and the rail operator Southeastern advised passengers to expect delays, cancellations and altered services until at least 3pm. One person was pronounced dead at the scene, British Transport Police said. David Davidson, the Southeastern chief operating officer, said: 'We are working with the emergency services and the Rail Accident Investigation Branch following this incident. Passengers on the train involved have been transferred onto another train and taken to Sittingbourne for onward travel. 'Trains are currently unable to run through the area, and replacement buses are currently running between Gillingham and Faversham, and Sittingbourne and Sheerness-on-Sea. 'We are working with the Rail Accident Investigation Branch to understand the cause of this incident and to work to reopen the line for customers as soon as possible.' A Kent Police spokesman said: 'Kent Police was called at 12.43pm on Sunday to a report of a collision involving a train and a van at a level crossing in Lower Road, Teynham. 'Patrols are currently at the scene, where they are assisting officers from the British Transport Police. South East Coast Ambulance Service and Kent Fire and Rescue Service also attended.'
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Daily Mail
Passengers are left stranded on 'boiling' train after hitting a van on level crossing 'at high speed'
Passengers have been left stranded on a 'boiling' train after it reportedly collided with a van on a level crossing 'at high speed'. The train hit 'an obstruction on the track' at Lower Road in Teynham, Kent, according to Southeastern Railway. 'On the train home from Margate and it's just hit a van head on,' a passenger wrote on Facebook. 'Sent it flipping.' In another post, an eyewitness claimed the train was travelling at 90mph when the collision occurred. The van reportedly caught fire following the 'high speed' crash. An air ambulance and ambulance are in attendance at the scene. Passengers stranded on the train quickly took to social media to alert Southeastern Railway of the hot conditions onboard. 'Any chance you can turn on the AC?' one passenger asked. 'It's getting boiling on this train.' Another wrote: 'Are passengers going to be let off the train? The train is getting very warm and passengers are feeling unwell.' 'A plan is being worked on to allow passengers to exit as soon as possible,' Southeastern Railway replied. 'However, we don't have an exact time for when that will be.' Thankfully, the train doors were opened just before 2pm this afternoon. In a post on X, Southeastern Railway said they are 'still waiting on confirmation of the severity of the incident'. Disruption between Canterbury East and London Victoria is expected until 6pm. In the meantime, replacement buses are running between Gillingham and Faversham as well as Sittingbourne and Sheerness. 'Use your ticket at no extra cost on Fastrack buses between Ebbsfleet & Gravesend ,' a spokesperson for Southeastern Railway advised. Steve White, the Managing Director of Southeastern Railway, wrote on X: 'The @Se_Railway is closed near Teynham following a train hitting a van on a level crossing. 'Replacement buses are operating between Gillingham & Faversham and Sheerness & Sittingbourne. 'We are working with the emergency services.' MailOnline has contacted Southeastern Railway for comment.
