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Barns Green: Two dead after car hit by train on crossing | |
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Two people have died after a car was struck by a train at a level crossing in West Sussex. | Two people have died after a car was struck by a train at a level crossing in West Sussex. |
Emergency services were called to Barns Green level crossing, in Horsham, at 08:47 GMT. | Emergency services were called to Barns Green level crossing, in Horsham, at 08:47 GMT. |
The two who died were the driver and passenger in the car. No-one on the train was hurt. | |
Southern said rail services would be affected for the rest of the day, with buses replacing trains between Horsham and Pulborough. | |
Officers from British Transport Police (BTP) attended alongside Sussex Police and paramedics. | |
BTP said the two people were pronounced dead at the scene and officers are "working to identify them and inform their family". | |
The force added: "At present, officers are currently examining the scene to establish the circumstances which led to the car being struck." | |
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has been informed. |