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Van Driver Killed in Collision with Train at Level Crossing in Lancashire Named
British Transport Police are investigating after a van was hit by a train, leaving two passengers with minor injuries, officials said.
- On Saturday, August 29, a Northern train struck a delivery van at a manual level crossing in Burscough, Lancashire, killing 55-year-old driver Simon Gettings at the scene.
- The Manchester-bound train collided with Gettings' van on a crossing where gates had been left open, prompting British Transport Police to launch an investigation into the circumstances.
- Two passengers on the train, including Sophie Cassidy, 26, received treatment for minor injuries after emergency services attended shortly after 3:18 p.m. on Saturday.
- Gettings' family paid tribute to the former teacher, calling him a "devoted husband" who had retired after 25 years in teaching "so he could spend more time" with them.
- Witnesses who have not spoken to police are asked to contact BTP quoting reference 373, as Labour MP for West Lancashire Ashley Dalton expressed condolences to those affected by the incident.
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Van driver killed in collision with train at level crossing in Lancashire named
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