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Train hits cars at level crossing Train hits cars at level crossing
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Two cars have been hit by a train on a level crossing in Herefordshire. Two people were seriously injured when a train hit two cars on a level crossing in Herefordshire.
Emergency crews were called to the crossing, just outside the village of Moreton-on-Lugg, at about 1030 GMT.Emergency crews were called to the crossing, just outside the village of Moreton-on-Lugg, at about 1030 GMT.
Ambulance crews said two people who had been in one car were seriously injured. One was airlifted to hospital, while the other was taken by ambulance. Ambulance crews said a man and a woman in one car were seriously injured. The woman is in a critical condition.
No passengers on the 0830 GMT Manchester Piccadilly to Milford Haven train are thought to be injured. Rail services in the area are suspended.No passengers on the 0830 GMT Manchester Piccadilly to Milford Haven train are thought to be injured. Rail services in the area are suspended.
The injured woman was described by paramedics as being in a "critical condition" and was airlifted to Hereford County Hospital.
Investigation begunInvestigation begun
Paramedics checked the train staff, signalman and passengers but none suffered any injuries. The man who had been in the car with her suffered pelvic and shoulder injuries and was taken to the same hospital by ambulance.
West Midlands Ambulance Service said a mother and her 11-year-old daughter, who had been in the second car, suffered minor injuries and were treated at the scene of the accident.
Paramedics checked the train driver, signalman and passengers for shock but none required hospital treatment.
A spokesman for Arriva Trains Wales said the line between Hereford and Shrewsbury had been suspended and replacement bus services were now operating between the two towns.A spokesman for Arriva Trains Wales said the line between Hereford and Shrewsbury had been suspended and replacement bus services were now operating between the two towns.
West Midlands Ambulance Service said a mother and a daughter who had been in the second car were assessed at the scene and went to hospital themselves for further treatment.
Network Rail said it had started an investigation into the crash in conjunction with British Transport Police.Network Rail said it had started an investigation into the crash in conjunction with British Transport Police.
It is not yet known how the cars came to be on the track.It is not yet known how the cars came to be on the track.
The level crossing has barriers and lights and there is a signal box nearby.The level crossing has barriers and lights and there is a signal box nearby.