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Whitland train crash: Arrested lorry driver bailed | Whitland train crash: Arrested lorry driver bailed |
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A lorry driver arrested after a crash with a train at a Carmarthenshire crossing has been released on bail. | A lorry driver arrested after a crash with a train at a Carmarthenshire crossing has been released on bail. |
The man, aged 48, was held after the vehicle was struck by the passenger service near Whitland on Monday. | The man, aged 48, was held after the vehicle was struck by the passenger service near Whitland on Monday. |
Seven people on the 09:10 Milford Haven to Manchester service received minor injuries in the collision. | Seven people on the 09:10 Milford Haven to Manchester service received minor injuries in the collision. |
Network Rail says it plans to have the line open to run full services by Wednesday. | Network Rail says it plans to have the line open to run full services by Wednesday. |
Buses continue to replace trains west of Carmarthen as engineers clear the track with the help of a crane. | Buses continue to replace trains west of Carmarthen as engineers clear the track with the help of a crane. |
Network Rail said: "The lorry and train have both been safely removed from the line and work is now focused on clearing residual debris." | |
Engineers are continuing to inspect and repair the track and signalling. | |
The Arriva Trains Wales (ATW) train hit the stationary hay lorry at the Llanboidy level crossing on a minor road near a spot called Crossing Cottage at about 09:50 GMT on Monday. | The Arriva Trains Wales (ATW) train hit the stationary hay lorry at the Llanboidy level crossing on a minor road near a spot called Crossing Cottage at about 09:50 GMT on Monday. |
The lorry driver from Llanboidy was subsequently arrested on suspicion of endangering safety and questioned by British Transport Police (BTP). | The lorry driver from Llanboidy was subsequently arrested on suspicion of endangering safety and questioned by British Transport Police (BTP). |
Network Rail said engineers were working to restore services to normal as soon as possible, although substitute bus services were expected to run throughout Tuesday. | Network Rail said engineers were working to restore services to normal as soon as possible, although substitute bus services were expected to run throughout Tuesday. |
Passengers have been advised to check with National Rail Enquiries or ATW before starting their journey. | Passengers have been advised to check with National Rail Enquiries or ATW before starting their journey. |
There were just under 60 passengers on board the train at the time. | There were just under 60 passengers on board the train at the time. |
Five needed hospital treatment. | Five needed hospital treatment. |