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| Llanbrynmair level crossing crash: Man arrested | Llanbrynmair level crossing crash: Man arrested |
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| A 35-year-old man has been arrested following a collision between a van and train at a level crossing near Llanbrynmair, Powys. | A 35-year-old man has been arrested following a collision between a van and train at a level crossing near Llanbrynmair, Powys. |
| He was arrested on suspicion of endangering safety without intent at Pikins Crossing on Thursday and has been bailed until 21 March. | He was arrested on suspicion of endangering safety without intent at Pikins Crossing on Thursday and has been bailed until 21 March. |
| No passengers were injured in the incident at 12:35 GMT, although the train driver was said to be shaken. | No passengers were injured in the incident at 12:35 GMT, although the train driver was said to be shaken. |
| The van driver suffered chest and back injuries and was treated at the scene. | The van driver suffered chest and back injuries and was treated at the scene. |
| The white Ford Transit Connect van ended up on its roof in a ditch after the collision with the 10:09 Arriva Trains Wales service from Birmingham to Aberystwyth. | The white Ford Transit Connect van ended up on its roof in a ditch after the collision with the 10:09 Arriva Trains Wales service from Birmingham to Aberystwyth. |
| The single track rail line runs through the single-track crossing, near Talerddig, and is surrounded by fields and woodland. | |
| A British Transport Police spokesman said: "I can confirm that a 35-year-old man from Oswestry has been arrested on suspicion of endangering safety on the railway without intent. | A British Transport Police spokesman said: "I can confirm that a 35-year-old man from Oswestry has been arrested on suspicion of endangering safety on the railway without intent. |
| "A BTP investigation into the cause of the collision is ongoing and the Rail Accident Investigation Branch has been informed." | "A BTP investigation into the cause of the collision is ongoing and the Rail Accident Investigation Branch has been informed." |