Ball of flames after London-bound train strikes van in high-speed collision
Train slams into ‘obstruction’ blocking the line in Kent Credit: UKNIP
A ball of flames has been seen after a train heading to London struck a van stuck on the railway in Kent.
The Southeastern Rail service collided with an ‘obstruction’ by Teynham around midday on Sunday.
Network Rail confirmed the high-speed train struck a van on the line outside of the village between Newington and Faversham.
A spokesman added: ‘Police are on site and working to resolve the incident.’
Early reports suggest the train slammed into the van stuck on a level crossing.
Footage from the scene appears to shows a huge fire in greenery close to the railway as police arrive.
Passengers stuck on the train asked the rail company over social media to open the doors as temperatures rose following the collision.
TEYNHAM update: A London-bound train travelling at high speed reportedly hit a van on a level crossing off Lower Road this afternoon. The van reportedly caught fire following the collision. Air ambulance is at scene. pic.twitter.com/MINu4NAoVu
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