Man Dies As Car Hit By Train At Level Crossing Near Lidlington

A man died when the car he was in was hit by a train at a level crossing.

British Transport Police said officers were called by paramedics to Marston Road level crossing near Lidlington, Bedfordshire, at 10:00 GMT.

The car had been hit by the Bedford to Bletchley London Midland Service. Eleven passengers and two members of staff were on board but no-one was injured.

Disruption on the line is expected until 15:00 GMT, Network Rail said.

"At present the man's death is not being treated as suspicious, however officers continue to examine exactly how the car came to be on the tracks," British Transport Police said.