Rail line closes as train and car collide on level crossing in Redcar

A railway line on Teesside was closed after a car and train collided at a level crossing.

Cleveland Police, Fire Brigade and the North East Ambulance Service were called to Redcar Central Station on West Dyke Road after reports that a car had been hit on the level crossing.

The train - which was travelling from Saltburn to Nunthorpe - had nine customers on board at the time of the incident.Emergency services attended at around 9.25am on Wednesday (1 May), with pictures showing the large-scale response.

Northern said there were no reports of any physical injuries - although paramedics attended the scene.

The company confirmed late on Wednesday afternoon that the line was open and services were no longer affected.

Jason Wade, regional director for Northern, said: "Earlier this morning, one of our trains collided with a car on a level crossing near Redcar Central.

"The service involved was travelling from Saltburn to Nunthorpe and had nine customers on-board.

"Thankfully, there are no reports of any physical injuries, including the driver of the vehicle, although paramedics have attended the scene and we are supporting customers affected by this incident."

A National Rail spokesperson previously said: "A collision at a level crossing between Middlesbrough and Saltburn means that all lines are closed. Trains running to / from Saltburn will be cancelled or revised.”

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