Tragic accident at Athelney level crossing

Shortly before 6.30am this morning, Thursday 21 March, BTP was called to reports that a car had been struck by a train at Athelney automatic half-barrier level crossing, Taunton, Somerset."The train involved was the 0546hrs Exeter to London Paddington service. "The train has not been derailed and there are no reports of any injuries to anyone on board. "The car is trapped under the front of the train and services are currently stopped in the area. "There was one person in the car who has been pronounced dead at the scene.