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Powys level crossing crash: Man arrested | |
(about 1 hour later) | |
A 35-year-old man has been arrested following a collision between a van and train at a level crossing near Carno, 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 at the side of the railway track following the collision with the 10:09 Arriva Trains Wales Birmingham to Aberystwyth service. | |
The single track rail line runs through the single-track crossing between the villages of Carno and Llanbrynmair 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." |