Train hits van at level crossing in Hampshire

A train has crashed into a van on a level crossing in Hampshire.

The 16.45 Waterlook to Portsmouth service struck the vehicle just outside Liss.


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According to the BBC, South West Trains said there were "no reported injuries to anyone on board the train".

ITV News reports that a man has been arrested in connection with the incident, which is jointly being investigated by British Transport Police (BTP) and Hampshire Police.

A BTP spokesman told Portsmouth.co.uk: "Officers were called to the line at Prince's Bridge Automatic Level Crossing on Friday after reports a motor vehicle had struck a train.

"It is currently being investigated.

"One man has been arrested as a result. He has been arrested for endangering the safety of the railway."

A video shot at the scene was uploaded to YouTube by UKNIP.

The caption partly read: "Passengers were stranded aboard the train while emergency services cleared the area.

"South West trains has laid on buses and has apologised to customers for the delays.

"The company warns disruption between Portsmouth and Guildford is likely to continue until tomorrow (Saturday)."


Indeed, South West Trains warned of delays on Twitter: