Herefordshire: Two people injured following crash between tractor and train
23rd May 2025
Two people were injured and a 32-year-old man was arrested following the crash involving a train and a tractor with a trailer on a level crossing in Herefordshire.
The incident happened near Leominster in Herefordshire, on Thursday morning, 22nd May.
West Midlands Ambulance Service has confirmed that one train passenger was airlifted to Hereford County Hospital, although his injuries were not life-threatening.
A woman was also taken to hospital by ambulance. The tractor driver did not suffer any injuries, BBC News reported.
British Transport Police (BTP) have arrested a 32-year-old man from Bromyard on suspicion of endangering safety on the railway. He has now been released under investigation.
The train line between Hereford and Shrewsbury is expected to remain closed throughout Friday.
TfW and Network Rail confirmed that they are working together to reopen and restore services as quickly as possible.
🗣️A joint statement between Transport for Wales and Network Rail regarding services tomorrow (Friday, 23 May).
— Trafnidiaeth Cymru / Transport for Wales (@transport_wales) May 22, 2025
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