THIS is the shocking moment a train smashes into a van after a delivery driver opened the gates to a level crossing and drove ...

Delivery driver William Backhouse, 30, was behind the wheel of a van when he failed to spot he approaching locomotive that would smash into his vehicle, obliterating the front ...

A delivery driver who crashed into a train at a level crossing has been spared jail. William Backhouse had previously admitted dangerous driving and endangering the safety of people travelling on a ...

The 30-year-old was delivering parcels at the time ...

The installation of CCTV cameras at the Hilton level crossing in Derbyshire has resulted in a significant reduction in dangerous driving, new figures show. However, Network Rail is continuing to urge ...

A crash which saw a train hit a van on a level crossing is being investigated. It happened near Braystones railway station, between Whitehaven and Ravenglass, on the Cumbrian coast line just before 14 ...

CCTV cameras captured locals having terrifying near misses with trains at level crossings across the UK. Footage shows a teenager standing in the middle of the tracks, staring at a mobile phone.

An aerial view of the crash scene near Leominster, where a train hit a trailer - Tom Wren/SWNS A man has been arrested after a train travelling from Manchester to Cardiff hit a tractor’s trailer on a ...

Crossing also suffers from vandalism and misuse and there are issues with visibility.

Footage shows Sam Dudley, who was listening to music, appeared shocked at the sight of the train.

Installing CCTV equipment has helped reduce dangerous driving at a level crossing – but Network Rail is still reminding motorists to follow the rules.