Rail services resume between Canterbury and Ramsgate after train hits car

Nobody has been injured. Credit: Network Rail

A rail line in Kent has been reopened after a car and train collided.

Emergency services were called to the Grove Ferry level crossing shortly after 2pm yesterday (Friday 27 September). It meant trains were unable to run between Canterbury and Ramsgate.

The car was removed from the crossing and the line reopened at about 17:30pm.

Network Rail say the collision was 'slow speed' and that no-one was in the car when the collision took place and no-one was injured.

Kent Police, the British Transport Police and the fire service removed the vehicle.

Network Rail say their crews will be working during the weekend to fix the crossing and reopen the road.

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