Car's near miss on level crossing

Damaged barrier at Kings Dyke level crossing, Whittlesey Credit: British Transport Police

British Transport Police (BTP) have launched an investigation after a motorist risked a collision with a train by driving through lowered level crossing barriers.

The incident happened at 9.46pm on Monday 24 March at Kings Dyke level crossing in Peterborough Road, Whittlesey.

Officers are now working to identify the driver of the car and are calling on anyone with information, particularly other motorists in the area at the time, to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact British Transport Police on 0800 40 50 40, or by text 61016, quoting background LNA/B6 of 27/03/14. Information can also be passed to the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.