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« on: May 24, 2023, 18:17:35 »
Reports of a car being in collision with a train at Coombe Crossing on the Liskeard to Looe line.

Car driver initially trapped but now freed and not seriously hurt.

Rail service suspended for the rest of the day.
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« Reply #1 on: May 24, 2023, 18:40:26 »
Somewhat confusing report from Cornwall Live

https://www.cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/live-trains-stopped-cancelled-after-8467688
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« Reply #2 on: May 24, 2023, 22:57:27 »
At least they 'explain' there not-quite-right picture.  An IET▸ (Intercity Express Train) to Looe seems unlikely, even in many years time when they're on gentler duties like the castles now are.
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