BREAKING: Crash at Langworth level crossing after '˜police pursuit'

All trains between Lincoln and Grimsby have been cancelled following a serious collision at the level crossing on the A158 at Langworth this afternoon (Thursday).
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At approximately 2.30pm today, a Vauxhall Corsa was involved in a collision at the level crossing.

The driver’s condition has subsequently been described by police as ‘serious’, and he has been flown to Queens Medical Centre in Nottingham by Air Ambulance. Other occupants of the vehicle have less serious injuries.

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A news release by East Midlands Trains this afternoon said that police were ‘in pursuit’ of a car which crashed through the barriers at the level crossing. This has not been confirmed by Lincolnshire Police at the time of publication (4.15pm).

East Midlands Trains added that the train route will be out of action ‘for the foreseeable’ while emergency services deal with the incident. Visit www.eastmidlandstrains.co.uk/information/media/Disruption-Information for advice and details on alternative travel arrangements.

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