Train hits car on level crossing near Burton upon Trent

Image source, West Midlands Ambulance Service

Image caption, The driver of the car was found unhurt nearby

A man has been arrested after a train carrying 42 people ploughed into an empty car on a level crossing.

The CrossCountry train struck the car at Clay Mills near Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, at 19:25 BST on Monday. There were no reported injuries.

The car was destroyed but nobody was inside. The driver was found unhurt in nearby Meadow Lane.

British Transport Police arrested a 35-year-old man on suspicion of obstructing the railway.

Image source, West Midlands Ambulance Service

Image caption, No-one on the train was hurt

The 39 passengers and three crew were checked by paramedics but did not need further treatment.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: "On arrival, crews found the Cross Country train approximately 500 yards from the level crossing.

"The car involved had been destroyed by the impact, but fortunately the train hadn't derailed."