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Man Killed After Train Strikes Van at Lancashire Level Crossing
A man has died after his vehicle was struck by a train at a level crossing in Lancashire, England. Railway investigators are examining the circumstances surrounding the fatal collision.
29 Aug, 18:38 — 29 Aug, 19:24
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BBCHigh7h ago
Man dies after train hits van on level crossing
British Transport Police said a man who was in a van died at the scene, in Burscough.
Read full article →The IndependentMostly Factual6h ago
Man dies after train crashes into van at crossing in Lancashire
Train hit a van as a crossing in Burscough, Lancashire, on Saturday afternoon, killing the man inside
By Rosie Shead
Read full article →Coverage Timeline
First report: BBC · 29 Aug, 18:38|Full coverage: 2 · 46m|Window: 46m
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