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Man in train crash 'drove around barriers' at Suffolk level crossing | Man in train crash 'drove around barriers' at Suffolk level crossing |
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A man has been arrested after his car, with his baby daughter inside, was involved in a crash with a freight train at a railway crossing. | A man has been arrested after his car, with his baby daughter inside, was involved in a crash with a freight train at a railway crossing. |
According to Sgt Julian Ditcham of Suffolk Police, the driver drove around the barriers while they were down. | According to Sgt Julian Ditcham of Suffolk Police, the driver drove around the barriers while they were down. |
British Transport Police said two adults and a 16-month-old baby were "all safe" but were sent to hospital to be checked for injuries. | British Transport Police said two adults and a 16-month-old baby were "all safe" but were sent to hospital to be checked for injuries. |
The crash at Thorpe Lane, Trimley St Martin, happened at about 11:15 BST. | The crash at Thorpe Lane, Trimley St Martin, happened at about 11:15 BST. |
The driver was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and other related offences, Sgt Ditcham said. | |
The road was closed and Greater Anglia trains said services between Ipswich and Felixstowe were still suspended. | The road was closed and Greater Anglia trains said services between Ipswich and Felixstowe were still suspended. |