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| A van has crashed into the side of a train at a level crossing in the north of Scotland. | A van has crashed into the side of a train at a level crossing in the north of Scotland. |
| Emergency services were called to the crash at Halkirk in Caithness, on the line between Georgemas and Thurso. | |
| The van hit the side of a ScotRail passenger train at 1145 GMT. The van driver sustained minor injuries, and had to be cut free from his vehicle. | The van hit the side of a ScotRail passenger train at 1145 GMT. The van driver sustained minor injuries, and had to be cut free from his vehicle. |
| In September last year, three people were killed in a crash at a different level crossing at Halkirk. | In September last year, three people were killed in a crash at a different level crossing at Halkirk. |
| A spokesman for Northern Constabulary said: "The passenger train was carrying five passengers and three members of staff, none of whom sustained any injuries. | A spokesman for Northern Constabulary said: "The passenger train was carrying five passengers and three members of staff, none of whom sustained any injuries. |
| "The van driver was cut free from the van which was trapped at the scene. He was taken to Caithness General Hospital for medical treatment for minor injuries." | "The van driver was cut free from the van which was trapped at the scene. He was taken to Caithness General Hospital for medical treatment for minor injuries." |
| British Transport Police said the driver had attempted to brake but had struck the rear coach of the train, injuring his wrist. | |
| It is not known if the bad weather was a factor in the crash, but officers could not rule out the possibility. |