The BBC's Jason Dean is at the scene and says some passengers have been taken from the halted London to Cheltenham service to the nearby Crown Inn at Frampton Mansell.

"A collection point will be set up for relatives to collect passengers," he said.

"Police have now set a cordon round the area and the undertaker is at the scene.  

"It is likely British Transport Police will make a statement shortly."

This picture by music producer Nicky Blackmarket from inside the train shows the scene of the crash.

Network Rail said: "Following an incident at a level crossing near Kemble, GWR are currently unable to operate services between Gloucester and Swindon. 

"We are working with GWR, British Transport Police and other relevant authorities to understand the full circumstances of the incident as quickly as possible.”

Image source, Nicky Blackmarket

A spokesman for British Transport Police said: "At 3.10pm today we were called to a level crossing close to Frampton Mansell, Gloucestershire, following reports that a car had been struck by a train.

"Officers from BTP attended alongside paramedics from the South Western Ambulance Service, however a man, believed to be the driver of the car, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. 

"Officers are now working to identify the man and inform his family."

The car was struck by the Great Western Railway's London Paddington to Cheltenham Spa service.

There are no other reported injuries. 

Officers are currently at the scene to establish the circumstances leading up to the incident.

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has been notified.

A man in his 60s has died after a car was hit by a train on a level crossing near Frampton Mansell in Gloucestershire.

British Transport Police were called at 3.03pm to reports of a two vehicle collision.

They are in attendance with two ambulances and a rapid response car.

British Transport Police say they were called to reports of a car being struck on a level crossing in the Frampton Mansell area at 3.10pm.

Police and paramedics are at the scene.

National Rail are reporting a collision between a train and a vehicle at a level crossing between Swindon and Gloucester.

Trains are currently unable to run between the two stations and disruption is expected to continue until approximately 5.15pm.

Replacement bus services have been requested.

Two of the most senior elected officials in the West are urging the government to make internet safety a priority in schools. 

The Mayor of Bristol, Marvin Rees, and the Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner, Sue Mountstevens, say we are sleep-walking into a world where children are being abused online. 

PC Chris Withers works at two schools in Bristol and says 'sexting' is "all-too-common" among teenagers and believes they don't always think of the consequences of their actions:

A University of Bristol student has told BBC Points West about problems with racism she experienced while studying in the city. 

Kelly Emelle said she was with a friend when a group of men directed "monkey chants, noises and gestures" at them.

It comes as disciplinary action has begun against another student for his part in online racist bullying.

Last month the university said it was taking action after two black students spoke out about being subjected to months of racial abuse online.

Now the university has announced it's setting up a task force with Bristol Mayor Marvin Rees and the university vice chancellor to tackle racism.

Here's how it looked from the point of view of the police helicopter staff - NPAS Filton:

The Great Western Air Ambulance Charity has its base at Filton. They recorded this view of Concorde being moved earlier today:

Chris Kelly
Digital Editor, West of England

It's taking some time but Concorde is slowly but surely inching inside its' new home.

An interesting stat for you in the meantime: On this day in 1996, Concorde broke the London to New York speed record. An amazing 2h 52m 59s.

The jet - G-BOAD, which is currently in a New York museum - clocked up an amazing average speed of 2,010kmh (1,250mph).

Clinton Rogers
Somerset Correspondent, BBC Points West

There's no doubt the confusion the Boeing announcement has caused is unsettling for workers in Yeovil.   

Boeing's cause wasn't helped by a leaked document which implied its new base at Boscombe Down would be a European centre for maintenance of military planes and helicopters.

Now, in what some see as a "back tracking" from its original position, Boeing are saying it is not "their intention" to move any work to Boscombe Down which is currently done in Yeovil. 

But that stops short of a guarantee - so understandably the workers and the unions at Leonardo in Somerset are nervous.

The government, too, has moved to reassure people that it is committed to maintaining a UK helicopter industry.

But the big question is what will happen in the long term when the American giant has a foothold here. How will that impact on an aviation industry with a long and proud history in Somerset?

A report released by The Climate Coalition, external has shown species that make their home in the UK are being affected by changes in the weather.

Slimbridge WWT reported significant changes in the numbers of species visiting the wetlands, such as white-fronted geese numbers which have fallen 85% over the last 10 years. 

It's believed this is due to there being warmer weather north of Slimbridge.

Conversely, little egret numbers have increased from eight to around 30 since the 1990s.

Dr Geoff Hilton, head of species research for the WWT, said the shrinking flocks could have knock-on effects on the wetland habitat.

Lost recordings of Bob Marley found in a damp hotel basement in London after more than 40 years have been restored in Weston-super-Mare.

The tapes are the original, high-quality live recordings of the reggae legend's concerts in London and Paris between 1974 and 1978. Tracks include No Woman No Cry, Jamming and Exodus.

They were at first believed to be ruined beyond repair, largely because of water damage.

"They were (in an) appalling (condition)... I wasn't too hopeful," Martin Nichols, a sound engineer at the White House Studios told the BBC.

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Image source, MOD

US firm Boeing says its plans for a new UK base will not threaten jobs at Leonardo Helicopters in Yeovil, despite concerns by Lord Ashdown and others.

The government recently gave Boeing permission to build a new factory in Boscombe Down, creating 1,000 jobs.

Concerns remain after Boeing won a contract to build 50 Apaches last year, external.

Boeing spokesman Nick Whitney said: "It is not our intention to move any work to Boscombe Down that is currently carried out in Yeovil." 

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A Cheltenham woman walking around Great Britain in memory of her daughter has described the challenge as her "new Elizabeth". 

Natalia Spencer's daughter died from a rare immune disorder in 2015.

This afternoon Natalia is expected in Dorset to finish walking 6,000 miles around the coast to raise money for the Intensive Care Unit that looked after Elizabeth.