A man has died after a collision between a train and a van at a level crossing in Burscough, West Lancashire, on Saturday afternoon, British Transport Police (BTP) reported. The incident occurred at approximately 3:18 p.m. when police were called to reports of a train striking a van.
Two rail passengers sustained injuries as a result of the crash, though their conditions were not immediately specified. BTP stated that officers attended the scene along with other emergency services. The investigation into the cause of the collision is ongoing.