Flowers laid at scene of fatal Hoghton level crossing crash

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Flowers have been laid at the scene of a tragic train crash in Hoghton that has claimed the life of one person.

Photos from the sombre scene show flowers laid by the level crossing in Station Road, Hoghton.

The rail line is now back open, with trains seen passing through the level crossing.

The incident occurred shortly before 9am on June 25.

A car was hit by a train, and one person was pronounced dead at the scene, and a child was taken to Alder Hey Children’s Hospital.

The child remains in critical but stable condition.

An investigation into the incident is ongoing.

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 also sent four fire engines and specialist appliances.

No injuries were reported among passengers on the train.

The investigation remains ongoing, and police are appealing for witnesses.

BTP has asked anyone who witnessed the incident and has not yet spoken to police to text 61016, quoting reference 152 of June 25.

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