British Transport Police (BTP) have issued an update after a horror train crash on Thursday (June 25).
The crash happened at a level crossing in Hoghton shortly before 9am on June 25, leading to the death of one person and life-threatening injuries to a child who was taken to Alder Hey Children’s Hospital.
The railway line remains closed, and services continue to be disrupted, BTP has confirmed today (June 26).
The child who was injured in the crash remains in critical but stable condition in hospital.
Emergency services were called to the crash after a train hit a car yesterday. There have been no other injuries reported from passengers on the train.
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North West Ambulance Service confirmed multiple teams attended the scene, including two air ambulances and their hazardous area response team.
Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service sent four fire engines and specialist appliances.
BTP has asked anyone who witnessed the incident and has not yet spoken to police to text 61016, quoting reference 152 of June 25.
Enquiries remain ongoing.
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