[3] The derailed train ran down the railway embankment and the front vehicle jackknifed and fell onto its side.

He was local to the area and a driver of over two decades experience, and was aware of the mode of operation of the crossing.

[7] The investigator concluded that on balance of probability the driver had been distracted before the crossing, causing him to miss the light signal.

[4] An inquest held on 25 February 1987 recorded that the persons involved in the accident died of misadventure.

[9] Following the accident, the UK Government commissioned a comprehensive review of safety at automatic open level crossings, which reported in 1987.