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The Independent
4 days ago
- The Independent
Miracle escape for driver after train slams into van on level crossing
CCTV footage released by Malopolska Police in Poland on Wednesday, 6 August, captured a high-speed train colliding with a van at a level crossing. The incident occurred after the van driver ran a red light and became stuck on the railway tracks as the barriers descended. Despite the severe impact, the van driver miraculously survived the crash without sustaining any injuries. Authorities confirmed that no passengers on the train were injured during the collision. Watch the video in full above.
Yahoo
01-08-2025
- Yahoo
Biker, 29, dies following crash with van in Birmingham
A motorcyclist has died after a collision with a van in Birmingham this morning. Emergency services had rushed to the A41 Warwick Road, in Acocks Green, just before 7am, this morning, Friday, August 1. Police said the man, aged 29, died at the scene. READ MORE: A41 Acocks Green crash live as police close road after 'serious collision' READ MORE: Tributes to tragic Birmingham siblings who died in Spain as messages say 'RIP sweet angels' Road closures remain in place from the junction of Fox Hollies Road to Flint Green Road. In a statement, police said: "We're appealing for witnesses after a motorcyclist was killed in a collision with a van today. "We were called to the A41 Warwick Road in Acocks Green, just before 7am this morning (1 August). "The man, aged 29, sadly died at the scene. "The motorcyclist's family are being supported by specially trained officers at this tragic time. "The van driver was shaken but not injured. "Road closures remain in place from the junction of Fox Hollies Road to Flint Green Road while our investigation continues. "If you have any information, CCTV or dashcam footage from the scene around that time that could help our investigation call us on 101 quoting log number 605 of 1 August. "You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."
Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Yahoo
Man fighting for life after horror crash on M6
A man has been critically injured in a horror crash on the M6 in Lancashire. It happened on the northbound carriageway between junction 27 for Standish and junction 28 for Leyland at around 10:45am this morning (Friday). A van crashed into a stationary skip wagon, Lancashire Police said. READ MORE: EuroMillions results LIVE: Results checker for tonight's £96million draw on Friday, July 18 READ MORE: 5 retro RPGs you can play right now guaranteed to make you feel like a kid again - you won't have heard of one of them Pictures from the scene showed a fire having erupted following the crash. Never miss a story with the MEN's daily Catch Up newsletter - get it in your inbox by signing up here Emergency services raced to the scene, near Charnock Richard services. The van driver, a man in his 40s, was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries. He remains in hospital. The motorway was closed with delays of more than an hour and a half as emergency services dealt with the incident. It has now reopened but one lane remains closed for emergency resurfacing work. Join our Traffic and Travel WhatsApp group HERE Lancashire Police are now appealing for any witnesses to come forward. "We would like to thank the public for their patience and understanding whilst the motorway was closed" the force said. The motorway has now reopened with one lane closed between J27 (Standish) and J28 (Leyland). "If you witnessed this collision, have any information, or dashcam footage that could assist us in our enquiries, please contact us on 101 quoting log 462 of 18th July or email the Serious Collision Investigation Unit at SCIU@ they said in a statement. -- For the latest stories and breaking news visit Get the latest headlines, features and analysis that matter to you by signing up to our various Manchester Evening News newsletters here. You can also get all your favourite content from the Manchester Evening News on WhatsApp. Click here to stay up to date with the us on X @mennewsdesk for all the latest stories and updates on breaking incidents from across the region and beyond, as well as on our Facebook page you prefer reading our stories on your phone, consider downloading the Manchester Evening News app here, and our newsdesk will make sure every time an essential story breaks, you'll be the first to hear about it.
