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Leominster rail line stays shut after train hits tractor trailer Leominster rail line reopens after train hits tractor trailer
(about 2 hours later)
Fifty-six people were on board the train when it crashed on Thursday morningFifty-six people were on board the train when it crashed on Thursday morning
A rail line is to remain closed after a train hit a tractor and trailer on a level crossing in Herefordshire. A rail line has reopened after a train hit a tractor and trailer on a level crossing in Herefordshire.
A 32-year-old man was arrested following the crash involving a Transport for Wales (TfW) train near Leominster in Herefordshire on Thursday morning. He was later released under investigation, British Transport Police (BTP) said. The crash near Leominster on Thursday, which involved a Transport for Wales (TfW) train, saw a 32-year-old man arrested and two people taken to hospital with minor injuries.
Two people who were taken to hospital following the crash and suffered minor injuries have been discharged, according to Wye Valley NHS Trust. Rail disruption hit the network for more than 24 hours with the rail line blocked between Hereford and Shrewsbury.
The line between Hereford and Shrewsbury is expected to remain closed throughout Friday. On Friday afternoon, TfW and Network Rail issued a joint statement to say the mainline had reopened, but customers should continue to check before travelling.
Two people were taken to hospital after the crashTwo people were taken to hospital after the crash
A joint statement from TfW and Network Rail said work was under way to reopen the line and restore services "as quickly as possible". The rail operator said rugby fans travelling to Cardiff this weekend were advised to allow extra time for their journey.
"Replacement road transport remains in place between Hereford and Shrewsbury, and tickets will also be valid for use with other operators via all reasonable alternative routes as well as with Stagecoach buses," the statement said. On Friday, British Transport Police (BTP) said the man who was arrested had been released under investigation.
Rugby fans travelling to Cardiff for events this weekend are advised to allow extra time for their journey, the statement said. Wye Valley NHS Trust said the two people who were injured had been discharged.
A further update was expected to be issued on Friday evening. Fifteen other people were checked over and discharged at the scene. The tractor driver was uninjured, the ambulance service added.
Morgan Shake was among 56 passengers on board the train travelling between Manchester Picadilly and CardiffMorgan Shake was among 56 passengers on board the train travelling between Manchester Picadilly and Cardiff
Morgan Shake was among 56 passengers on board the 08:30 train from Manchester Piccadilly heading to Cardiff when the crash happened at about 10:40 GMT.Morgan Shake was among 56 passengers on board the 08:30 train from Manchester Piccadilly heading to Cardiff when the crash happened at about 10:40 GMT.
She described hearing a "really loud bang" as the train hit the trailer on land at Nordan Farm.She described hearing a "really loud bang" as the train hit the trailer on land at Nordan Farm.
"The train just stopped moving, there was just debris everywhere," she said."The train just stopped moving, there was just debris everywhere," she said.
"Not many people knew what was going on," added fellow passenger Sophie Hughen."Not many people knew what was going on," added fellow passenger Sophie Hughen.
"But thankfully no-one was severely injured at all, so that was really good.""But thankfully no-one was severely injured at all, so that was really good."
Inquiries are ongoing to understand the circumstances leading to the crashInquiries are ongoing to understand the circumstances leading to the crash
A spokesperson for the Rail Accident Investigation Branch said a team of inspectors was at the site, gathering evidence. A spokesperson for the Rail Accident Investigation Branch said a team of inspectors had been at the site, gathering evidence.
West Midlands Ambulance Service said one man was airlifted to hospital in Hereford, and a woman was taken to the hospital by road.
Fifteen other people were checked over and discharged at the scene. The tractor driver was uninjured, the ambulance service added.
The level crossing takes a farm track across the railway tracks and is only used by agricultural vehicles.The level crossing takes a farm track across the railway tracks and is only used by agricultural vehicles.
The facility is a user-worked crossing - in these cases, when a railway crosses private land, the owner of the land, working with a signaller, is responsible for opening and closing the gates.The facility is a user-worked crossing - in these cases, when a railway crosses private land, the owner of the land, working with a signaller, is responsible for opening and closing the gates.
A farm track goes across the railway and is only used by agricultural vehiclesA farm track goes across the railway and is only used by agricultural vehicles
Last month, investigators found several faults in a safety system on a TfW train after a fatal crash in October 2024.Last month, investigators found several faults in a safety system on a TfW train after a fatal crash in October 2024.
The trains - the Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth service and the Machynlleth to Shrewsbury service - were travelling in opposite directions on a single line and were meant to pass on an extra section of line, but the braking system failed.The trains - the Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth service and the Machynlleth to Shrewsbury service - were travelling in opposite directions on a single line and were meant to pass on an extra section of line, but the braking system failed.
One man, 66, died and four other passengers were seriously injured.One man, 66, died and four other passengers were seriously injured.
The RAIB's investigation into the 2024 crash continues and a final report will be published at a later date.The RAIB's investigation into the 2024 crash continues and a final report will be published at a later date.
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