This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.
You can find the current article at its original source at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-berkshire-29219565
The article has changed 3 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.
Version 0 | Version 1 |
---|---|
Datchet level crossing crash: Driver unhurt as car collides with train | Datchet level crossing crash: Driver unhurt as car collides with train |
(35 minutes later) | |
A driver has escaped injury after her car collided with a train. | A driver has escaped injury after her car collided with a train. |
British Transport Police said the 67-year-old woman went through a level crossing barrier at Datchet, Berkshire, at 06:05 BST. | British Transport Police said the 67-year-old woman went through a level crossing barrier at Datchet, Berkshire, at 06:05 BST. |
Her Volkswagen Golf collided with a train travelling from Clapham to Windsor and Eton Riverside station, where it was due to come into service. | Her Volkswagen Golf collided with a train travelling from Clapham to Windsor and Eton Riverside station, where it was due to come into service. |
A police spokesman said the woman was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and is in custody. | |
The train's driver and guard were not hurt. Passengers are facing delays because of the incident. | |
South West Trains' services are unable to run between Windsor and Eton Riverside and London Waterloo. | South West Trains' services are unable to run between Windsor and Eton Riverside and London Waterloo. |
Buses have replaced trains and the disruption is expected to last until at least 12:00 BST. | Buses have replaced trains and the disruption is expected to last until at least 12:00 BST. |
British Transport Police said the incident would be the subject of a Rail Accident Investigation Branch inquiry. |