A tragic incident occurred in Hoghton, Lancashire, as a train collided with a car, resulting in the death of the car driver and leaving a child critically injured. Emergency services rushed to Station Road following the collision at the level crossing, with fire and ambulance crews, British Transport Police, and South Ribble Police on the scene.
The North West Ambulance Service responded to the collision, deploying multiple clinical teams, including a hazardous area response team and two air ambulances. Regrettably, the child sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to Alder Hey Children’s Hospital for urgent medical care.
Local residents witnessed the major emergency response, with an air ambulance landing near the accident site. Concerned individuals expressed their sorrow and condolences on social media platforms, extending their thoughts to the affected individuals and emergency responders involved.
Due to the incident, Northern Trains announced cancellations on services between Preston and Blackburn, with bus replacements in operation. Tricia Williams, the managing director of Northern, expressed sympathies for the deceased individual and the injured passenger, emphasizing collaboration with emergency services and investigative authorities in understanding the circumstances of the collision.
South Ribble Police advised motorists to avoid the area as they assist British Transport Police in managing the traffic incident at the level crossing. An ongoing investigation aims to determine the events leading to the tragic collision. The train passengers were unharmed, and all efforts are focused on supporting those affected and cooperating with the investigative process.
