Car pushed against lamppost in Liskeard level crossing crash

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The crash happened at Coombe Halt Crossing

A car was pushed against a lamppost and the driver trapped after it was involved in a collision with a train.

Firefighters in Cornwall said the car collided with a slow moving two-carriage train.

They were called to Coombe Halt Crossing, near Liskeard, at about 18:40 BST, Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service said.

The driver was freed by crews and received first aid at the scene, firefighters said.

Great Western Railway said in a Twitter post, external some services were suspended due to the crash.

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