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Telegraph
13-07-2025
- Telegraph
One dead after van bursts into flames following crash with high-speed train
A person has died after a van was hit by a high-speed train in a Kent village. The van caught fire on impact at about 1.41pm on Sunday after the train hit it near Lower Road in Teynham. Train services between Newington and Faversham are severely disrupted, and the rail operator Southeastern advised passengers to expect delays, cancellations and altered services until at least 3pm. One person was pronounced dead at the scene, British Transport Police said. David Davidson, the Southeastern chief operating officer, said: 'We are working with the emergency services and the Rail Accident Investigation Branch following this incident. Passengers on the train involved have been transferred onto 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. 'We are working with the Rail Accident Investigation Branch to understand the cause of this incident and to work to reopen the line for customers as soon as possible.' A Kent Police spokesman said: 'Kent Police was called at 12.43pm on Sunday to a report of a collision involving a train and a van at a level crossing in Lower Road, Teynham. 'Patrols are currently at the scene, where they are assisting officers from the British Transport Police. South East Coast Ambulance Service and Kent Fire and Rescue Service also attended.'

CTV News
30-06-2025
- Automotive
- CTV News
Van fire temporarily shuts down southbound lanes on DVP north of Hwy. 401
A Toronto police officer's uniform is seen during a press conference in Toronto on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston A van fire has temporarily blocked lanes on the southbound Don Valley Parkway Monday morning, causing delays for commuters. Toronto police say they received multiple reports at around 9:49 a.m. of a van on fire on the southbound 404, just north of Highway 401. Police say the van has pulled over and no injuries were reported. Emergency crews responded to the scene and previously closed the southbound lanes. However just before 11 a.m. police confirm all roads have reopened. This is a developing news story, more details to come...

CTV News
30-06-2025
- Automotive
- CTV News
Van fire shuts down southbound lanes on DVP north of Hwy. 401
A Toronto police officer's uniform is seen during a press conference in Toronto on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston A van fire has temporarily blocked lanes on the southbound Don Valley Parkway Monday morning, causing delays for commuters. Toronto police say they received multiple reports at around 9:49 a.m. of a van on fire on the southbound 404, just north of Highway 401. Police say the van has pulled over and no injuries were reported. Emergency crews responded to the scene and two southbound lanes remain closed. Drivers are advised to use caution and expect delays in the area. This is a developing news story, more details to come...
Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Yahoo
Van engulfed by flames outside St Pancras International sending huge plumes of smoke into the sky
A van has burst into flames outside St Pancras International station, sending plumes of black smoke into the sky. Firefighters are tackling the blaze which erupted after 10am on Tuesday morning. Dramatic video has been shared of the vehicle consumed by flames with a small crowd of onlookers watching the scene unfold. A London Fire Brigade spokesperson told the Standard: 'We're currently attending a van fire near St Pancras Train Station. The Brigade was called at 1017 and two fire engines are at the scene. Road closures are in place and people are advised to avoid the area at this time.' This article is being updated...


BBC News
02-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
Van fire in Middlesbrough town centre
Firefighters are tackling a van fire in Middlesbrough town Fire Brigade was called to Whin Street shortly before 10:00 BST, with plumes of black smoke seen said the vehicle was "well alight" and one fire engine from Grangetown was in Police said its officers were not required to attend. Follow BBC Tees on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.