Amazon Delivery Driver Dies in Train Crash at Level Crossing
KENT, ENGLAND, JUL 13 – The Amazon delivery driver died instantly after the van caught fire when hit by a high-speed train, causing major rail disruptions and suspension of services between Newington and Faversham.
- At around 12:45 pm Sunday, a high-speed train hit a van at Teynham level crossing, killing the Amazon driver.
- The collision occurred at an unregulated crossing off Lower Road in Teynham, which lacks lights and cross arms, contributing to the crash.
- Emergency teams, including four fire engines, extinguished a blaze near the tracks after the train-van collision at Teynham, causing service disruptions between Newington and Faversham.
- Following the collision, Southeastern Railway passengers were transferred to Sittingbourne as replacement buses operate until 6 pm, causing significant delays.
- Southeastern Railway states it is working with the Rail Accident Investigation Branch as the cause of the Teynham level crossing collision remains under investigation.
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