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« on: May 29, 2013, 19:34:27 »
http://www.exeterexpressandecho.co.uk/Delays-train-hits-level-crossing-barrier-near/story-19123095-detail/story.html

Apparently the damaged barrier was hit by the 0925 Plymouth-Aberdeen XC▸ (Cross Country Trains (franchise)) service. Unfortunately Google Street View seems to indicate an absence of CCTV▸ (Closed Circuit Tele-Vision).
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« Reply #1 on: May 29, 2013, 21:05:50 »
I had a quick look on YouTube. (Unless there is more than one) Hele level crossing is the automatic half barrier type - so no CCTV▸ (Closed Circuit Tele-Vision).
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« Reply #2 on: May 29, 2013, 23:31:07 »
Indeed, Hele LC▸ (Level Crossing) is an AHB and has no CCTV▸ (Closed Circuit Tele-Vision).
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« Reply #3 on: May 30, 2013, 17:58:29 »
Slight correction.  Its an AHBC▸ (Automatic Half Barrier Crossing).

AHBC=Automatic Half Barrier Crossing
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« Reply #4 on: May 30, 2013, 19:17:30 »
I understand the reason the train hit the barriers was because a Waitrose Lorry struck it. The Lorry Driver correctly informed the signaller at Exeter but could not stop the train striking the barrier
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