Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

Coombe Halt Crossing, Liskeard at 24/05/2023 18:39

Both appliances from Liskeard and the Rescue Tender from Bodmin mobilised to a report of a car that had been hit by a train at the crossing. On arrival the crew confirmed that one car had collided with a slow moving light two carriage train on the branch line. The vehicle, which had been pushed up against a lamppost had mechanically entrapped the male driver inside by crushing the door. Firefighters successfully released the male, giving first aid at the scene. Rail staff, Ambulance and British Transport Police were also on scene.

We have no further details relating to this incident, further information should be sought from British Transport Police.