One person has died and a child is in critical condition following a collision between a train and a car at a level crossing in Hoghton, Lancashire, on the morning of June 25, 2026. The incident occurred at approximately 8:50 a.m. at the Station Road crossing, southeast of Preston.
Two individuals were traveling in the car when it was struck by a passenger train. Emergency services, including fire, ambulance crews, and police, responded to the scene. A spokesperson for the North West Ambulance Service confirmed that multiple clinical teams, including a hazardous area response team and two air ambulances, were dispatched. Sadly, one person was pronounced dead at the scene. The child, whose age has not been disclosed, sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to Alder Hey Children's Hospital for treatment.
No passengers on the train reported any injuries, and ambulance crews did not require to treat any individuals from the train. British Transport Police stated they are on scene and working to establish the circumstances of the collision. South Ribble Police are assisting and have advised motorists to avoid the area.
An investigation into the collision is currently underway. Witnesses are encouraged to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016, quoting reference 152 of June 25.