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Sky News
13-07-2025
- Sky News
Amazon driver dies after van hit by train at level crossing in Kent
An Amazon delivery driver has died after a van was hit by a train at a level crossing in Kent. Police were called to the railway line in Teynham, near Sittingbourne, shortly after 12.45pm on Sunday following reports of a train striking a van. Emergency crews attended but the person died at the scene. Southeastern Railway, which runs services on the line, said no services were running between Gillingham and Faversham as major disruption was expected until the end of the day. No one else was injured in the incident. An Amazon spokesperson said in a statement: "This is a terrible incident and our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with the delivery driver's family and loved ones during this difficult time. "We will work with police and the delivery service provider as they investigate." It is understood the person who died was delivering Amazon parcels when the incident happened. The cause of the collision is under investigation.
The Independent
13-07-2025
- The Independent
Amazon delivery driver dies after train hits van at level crossing
An Amazon delivery driver has died after their van was hit by a train at a level crossing in Kent. British Transport Police said it was called to the railway line in Tonge, near Sittingbourne, shortly after 12.45pm on Sunday following reports of a train striking a van. Local police, ambulance and fire and rescue services also attended, but the person died at the scene. Footage shared on social media appeared to show a large fire producing black smoke in a rural area lined with trees, while other images showed helicopters landing on fields next to the railway line. Southeastern Railway, which runs services on the line, said no services were running between Gillingham and Faversham as major disruption was expected until the end of the day. No one else was injured in the incident. An Amazon spokesperson said in a statement: 'This is a terrible incident and our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with the delivery driver's family and loved ones during this difficult time. 'We will work with police and the delivery service provider as they investigate.' It is understood the victim was delivering Amazon parcels when the incident happened. The cause of the collision is under investigation. David Davidson, chief operating officer at Southeastern Railway, said: 'A train was involved in a collision with a van at a level crossing near Teynham earlier this afternoon. 'We are working with the emergency services and the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) following this incident.' In a later update, Mr Davidson said: 'We are deeply saddened to confirm that the driver of the road vehicle involved in the collision with a train earlier today has tragically died. 'Our thoughts are with their family and loved ones at this incredibly difficult time. 'No one else was injured in the incident. We are working hard to reopen the line later this evening and expect to run a full service tomorrow.' Replacement buses are currently running between Gillingham and Faversham and Sittingbourne and Sheerness-on-Sea with the line still blocked, while ticket acceptance was in place on other Southeastern high-speed trains, Thameslink and Fast Track buses, Mr Davidson said. Passengers on the train involved in the crash were transferred on to another train and taken to Sittingbourne for onward travel. Kent Police said it was called to a report of the collision at a level crossing in Lower Road, Teynham, at 12.43pm, and that patrols remain at the scene. South East Coast Ambulance Service said crews including its Hazardous Area Response Team attended the scene, and were joined by regional Air Ambulance providers.
Yahoo
13-07-2025
- Yahoo
Amazon delivery driver dies after train hits van at level crossing
An Amazon delivery driver has died after their van was hit by a train at a level crossing in Kent. British Transport Police said it was called to the railway line in Tonge, near Sittingbourne, shortly after 12.45pm on Sunday following reports of a train striking a van. Local police, ambulance and fire and rescue services also attended, but the person died at the scene. Footage shared on social media appeared to show a large fire producing black smoke in a rural area lined with trees, while other images showed helicopters landing on fields next to the railway line. Southeastern Railway, which runs services on the line, said no services were running between Gillingham and Faversham as major disruption was expected until the end of the day. No one else was injured in the incident. An Amazon spokesperson said in a statement: 'This is a terrible incident and our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with the delivery driver's family and loved ones during this difficult time. 'We will work with police and the delivery service provider as they investigate.' It is understood the victim was delivering Amazon parcels when the incident happened. The cause of the collision is under investigation. ⚠️ ONGOING: Disruption at #Teynham to continue until the end of the day❌ No High speed trains via Gravesend or Medway Towns🚌 Buses Replace trains Gillingham – Faversham & Sittingbourne – SheernessFull details: — Southeastern (@Se_Railway) July 13, 2025 David Davidson, chief operating officer at Southeastern Railway, said: 'A train was involved in a collision with a van at a level crossing near Teynham earlier this afternoon. 'We are working with the emergency services and the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) following this incident.' In a later update, Mr Davidson said: 'We are deeply saddened to confirm that the driver of the road vehicle involved in the collision with a train earlier today has tragically died. 'Our thoughts are with their family and loved ones at this incredibly difficult time. 'No one else was injured in the incident. We are working hard to reopen the line later this evening and expect to run a full service tomorrow.' Replacement buses are currently running between Gillingham and Faversham and Sittingbourne and Sheerness-on-Sea with the line still blocked, while ticket acceptance was in place on other Southeastern high-speed trains, Thameslink and Fast Track buses, Mr Davidson said. Passengers on the train involved in the crash were transferred on to another train and taken to Sittingbourne for onward travel. Kent Police said it was called to a report of the collision at a level crossing in Lower Road, Teynham, at 12.43pm, and that patrols remain at the scene. South East Coast Ambulance Service said crews including its Hazardous Area Response Team attended the scene, and were joined by regional Air Ambulance providers.
The Independent
13-07-2025
- The Independent
Person dies after train crashes into van at level crossing
A person has died after a van was hit by a train at a level crossing in Kent. Officers were called to the railway line in Tonge, near Sittingbourne, shortly after 12.45pm on Sunday following reports of a train striking a van, British Transport Police said. Paramedics also attended, but the person died at the scene. The incident is currently under investigation, with no services running through the area. Footage shared on social media appeared to show a large fire producing black smoke in a rural area lined with trees, while other images showed helicopters landing on fields next to the railway line. David Davidson, chief operating officer at Southeastern Railway, which runs services on the line, said: 'A train was involved in a collision with a van at a level crossing near Teynham earlier this afternoon. 'We are working with the emergency services and the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) following this incident. ' Passengers on the train involved have been transferred on to another train and taken to Sittingbourne for onward travel. 'Trains are currently unable to run through the area and replacement buses are currently running between Gillingham and Faversham and Sittingbourne and Sheerness-on-Sea.' Mr Davidson said ticket acceptance was in place on other Southeastern high-speed trains, Thameslink and Fast Track buses between Gravesend and Ebbsfleet to help customers complete their journeys. He added the rail operator was working with the RAIB to understand the cause of the incident and reopen the line 'as soon as possible'. Kent Police said it was called to a report of the collision at a level crossing in Lower Road, Teynham, at 12.43pm, and that patrols remain at the scene. South East Coast Ambulance Service and Kent Fire and Rescue Service also attended the incident.
Yahoo
13-07-2025
- Yahoo
Person dies after train crashes into van at level crossing
A person has died after a van was hit by a train at a level crossing in Kent. Officers were called to the railway line in Tonge, near Sittingbourne, shortly after 12.45pm on Sunday following reports of a train striking a van, British Transport Police said. Paramedics also attended, but the person died at the scene. ⚠️ ONGOING. Severe disruption because of a train hitting a obstruction at #Teynham.🚌 Replacement buses Gilllingham – Faversham & Sittingbourne – Sheerness🎫 Ticket Accepted on:Fastrack buses: Ebbsfleet – GravesendHigh SpeedThameslink trainsUnderground between terminals — Southeastern (@Se_Railway) July 13, 2025 The incident is currently under investigation, with no services running through the area. David Davidson, chief operating officer at Southeastern Railway, which runs services on the line, said: 'A train was involved in a collision with a van at a level crossing near Teynham earlier this afternoon. 'We are working with the emergency services and the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) following this incident. 'Passengers on the train involved have been transferred on to another train and taken to Sittingbourne for onward travel. 'Trains are currently unable to run through the area and replacement buses are currently running between Gillingham and Faversham and Sittingbourne and Sheerness-on-Sea.' Mr Davidson said ticket acceptance was in place on other Southeastern high-speed trains, Thameslink and Fast Track buses between Gravesend and Ebbsfleet to help customers complete their journeys. He added the rail operator was working with the RAIB to understand the cause of the incident and reopen the line 'as soon as possible'.
