Male driver died after crash at level crossing

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Aimee DexterCambridgeshire

News image — British Transport Police said officers were called to Dimmocks Cote level crossing at 10:15 GMT

DJ McLaren/BBC There are lots of emergency vehicles on a road near a level crossing. There is a blue tent next to the crossing and trees. — British Transport Police said officers were called to Dimmocks Cote level crossing at 10:15 GMT

A driver of a car died after his vehicle collided with a train at a level crossing.

British Transport Police (BTP) said it was called to Dimmocks Cote level crossing on the A1123 at Stretham, between Waterbeach and Ely, Cambridgeshire, at about 10:15 GMT on Tuesday after reports of a collision involving a train and a car.

"Officers believe they have identified the deceased, and work continues to inform his next of kin," said a BTP spokesperson.

Police said the incident was not being treated as suspicious and that there was no-one else in the vehicle.

The train involved was operated by CrossCountry, which said it had worked with emergency services and Network Rail to "manage the situation safely and support those onboard".

People were advised to check before they travelled after lines between Waterbeach and Ely were closed and no trains were running between Cambridge North and Ely.

A passenger on the train received treatment for minor injuries, BTP added.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or had information were asked to get in contact with the force.

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