A driver had a lucky escape after their broken-down car was struck by a train at a level crossing in Grove Ferry. Thankfully, there were no reported injuries, and the line between Canterbury West and Ramsgate reopened after several hours.
A DRIVER was nearly crushed to death after a train smashed into their broken down car on a level crossing .The flattened debris shut down trains between Canterbury West and Ramsgate, while services were also diverted via Dover Priory. Kent and Sussex posted on X: “We're aware of a slow speed collision between a train and a car at Grove Ferry level crossing .
“Thankfully there are no reported injuries and our front line responders are working with Kent Police and British Transport Police to remove the car from the crossing.” A spokesperson for Network Rail added: “Earlier this afternoon, shortly before 2pm, a train collided at slow speed with a car at Grove Ferry level crossing.“The line was blocked between Canterbury West and Ramsgate, and the power to the electrified third rail was switched off while our front-line responders supported Kent Police and the British Transport Police in quickly and safely removing the car from the crossing and assessing the train and the level crossing for any damage.
“The car was successfully removed and the line reopened at 5.20pm, with train services having resumed and moving through the affected area at a slow speed, so there will still be some delays.'DO NOT APPROACH'
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