A collision occurred between a train from the Tyne and Wear Metro and a car at a level crossing in Newcastle this morning, leading to a significant emergency response. Emergency services swiftly arrived at Callerton Lane just before 9:55 am. Images from the scene show law enforcement officers present near the train post-accident, with marked cones delineating the area.
Authorities closed the road to facilitate the emergency response. Local residents faced minor disruptions to train operations between Airport and Kingston Park during the incident. However, all services have now returned to normal. Police confirmed that no severe injuries were reported in connection with the crash.
A spokesperson from Northumbria Police stated, “We received a collision report involving a Metro train and a car at a Newcastle level crossing on Callerton Lane shortly before 9:55 am today. Emergency services are on-site, and fortunately, no serious injuries are believed to have occurred.”
The official Tyne and Wear Metro account on X announced that the earlier disruptions have been resolved, and train services have resumed between Airport and Kingston Park, albeit with some delays. Efforts are underway to restore the regular timetable promptly, and ticket acceptance will be in place until noon.
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