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Local TV News has reported that the barriers were definitely up at the time of the collision. A local factory owner whose premises adjoin the crossing says that he understands that the cars had stopped at the barrier which was in the closed position. They then raised, the cars started to cross and were struck by the train.
He asked Network Rail engineers investigating the collision how it could have happened and they are said to have replied "We have no idea."
The barriers are said to have been replaced about three months ago but this incident could have serious repercussions for the hundreds of similar crossings up and down the country which we have always assumed are safe.
This crossing is now said to OK but many locals are reported to be refusing to use it and you really can't blame them..
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