A car reportedly crashed into a Virgin train at a level crossing. Incident took place in South Lanarkshire, Scotland.
It is believed the car was dragged 80 yards throughout the occurrence.
The car was stated to have actually turned on to the train by mishap, and the travelers went out before it was struck.
There are not believed to be any deaths and the train did not derail.
Services in the location have seen significant disturbance, with services cancelled or interfered with.
A representative for Virgin Trains on the west coast stated: “Soon before 18.41 this night, the 16.41 Virgin Trains service from Preston to Glasgow struck an automobile at Cleghorn level crossing, in between Carstairs and Motherwell.
“There are no reported injuries.
“Around 60 travelers were on the train and our groups are dealing with the emergency services to guarantee they can continue their journeys without any danger.”
Travelers tweeted about the occurrence and stated the conductor had actually told them they were “fortunate” the train had actually not derailed.
British Transport Police validated “all travelers were able to leave before it was struck by train”.
