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Fatal rail collision investigated Fatal rail collision investigated
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Investigations are continuing after a woman was killed when two cars were hit by a train on a level crossing in Herefordshire.Investigations are continuing after a woman was killed when two cars were hit by a train on a level crossing in Herefordshire.
The woman, who was 50 years old and lived nearby, was in one of the cars that was hit by the passenger train near the village of Moreton-on-Lugg. Jane Harding, 52, who lived nearby, was in one of the cars that was hit by the passenger train near the village of Moreton-on-Lugg.
She was airlifted from the scene of the crash, which happened on Saturday morning, but died later in hospital.She was airlifted from the scene of the crash, which happened on Saturday morning, but died later in hospital.
Train services are still suspended between Hereford and Shrewsbury.Train services are still suspended between Hereford and Shrewsbury.
Rail replacement bus services have been taking passengers between the two towns.Rail replacement bus services have been taking passengers between the two towns.
Signal boxSignal box
The woman's husband suffered serious pelvis and shoulder injuries in the crash and his being treated at Hereford County Hospital. Mrs Harding's husband suffered serious pelvis and shoulder injuries in the crash and his being treated at Hereford County Hospital.
An investigation has started into how the crash happenedAn investigation has started into how the crash happened
A mother and her 11-year-old daughter, who had been in the second car, were treated for minor injuries.A mother and her 11-year-old daughter, who had been in the second car, were treated for minor injuries.
British Transport Police, West Mercia Police and Network Rail said they were investigating the cause of the collision.British Transport Police, West Mercia Police and Network Rail said they were investigating the cause of the collision.
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has been informed.The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has been informed.
A number of passengers, a signalman and the driver of the 0830 GMT Arriva Trains Wales train from Manchester Piccadilly-to-Milford Haven were checked by paramedics for shock.A number of passengers, a signalman and the driver of the 0830 GMT Arriva Trains Wales train from Manchester Piccadilly-to-Milford Haven were checked by paramedics for shock.
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.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 line will remain closed while investigations take place and the vehicles are removed, British Transport Police said.The line will remain closed while investigations take place and the vehicles are removed, British Transport Police said.
A spokesperson said it was working to make sure the line was back up and running as soon as possible.
Police have urged any witnesses to contact them.