NewsTrain crashesLIVEUpdated 4 mins agoEmergency services rushed to Station Road, Hoghton, this morning following a collision at a level crossing between a car and a train, with a person dying and a child fighting for their lifeThe level crossing where the incident took place(Image: Google Maps)A driver has died and a child is fighting for their life following a collision between a train and a car.Emergency services were called to Station Road, Hoghton, at 8.50am following reports of the collision at the level crossing.Fire and ambulance crews attended along with officers from British Transport Police and South Ribble Police.A North West Ambulance Service spokesperson said: "We responded to an incident in the Hoghton area of Lancashire after reports of a collision between a train and a car at 8.50am today (25 June)."Several clinical teams attended the scene, including our hazardous area response team and two air ambulances. Sadly, a child has sustained life threatening injuries and has been taken to Alder Hey Children’s Hospital for further treatment."‌Today12:01 BSTPeople express sadness after tragedy kills one and leave a child fighting for lifeMany people have taken to social media to express their sadness at the tragedy and offer their condolences.One person wrote on Facebook: "This is awful. Thoughts are with these poor people," while another said: "Thoughts are with the train driver and emergency staff."A further person said: "This is so very sad. Condolences to the family of the person who lost their life. To the driver and crew, hope you are getting the support you need after this awful incident."And another comment read: "Not a good time on the railway at the moment. Thoughts with the train driver. Deceased family & Emergency services having to deal with this."Today11:53 BSTNo trains between Preston and Blackburn following crashNorthern Trains warned passengers services running through Preston and Blackburn have been cancelled with bus replacements operating.It wrote on X: "Following this morning's incident at a level crossing in Hoghton involving the 7.51am Colne to Preston service, train services are currently unable to operate between Preston and Blackburn."We're advising customers to check the latest travel information before they travel."Content cannot be displayed without consentToday11:48 BSTColne to Preston service collided with car in Hoghton"We can confirm the 7.51am Colne to Preston service was involved in a collision with a car at a level crossing in Hoghton this morning," said Tricia Williams, managing director of Northern."Our thoughts are with the person who sadly died in the collision and the other passenger in the car who has been taken to hospital."We are now working to support the emergency services, Network Rail and Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) and will co-operate fully with the investigation into what happened."Today11:46 BSTRoad closed as police investigate crashA statement from South Ribble Police on Facebook reads: "We want to make you aware that we are currently assisting British Transport Police with an ongoing traffic incident on Station Road at Hoghton level crossing and the road is closed."At this time, we ask that you please avoid the area to allow BTP and our officers to work and we'll keep you updated. Thank you for your patience in the meantime."Today11:42 BSTPolice says one person has died in the tragedyA British Transport Police spokesperson said: “We are currently on scene at a level crossing in Hoghton, Lancashire, following reports that a train had struck a car."Paramedics and the fire service are also in attendance. Two people were in the car and sadly one was pronounced dead the scene, the other is being taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries."There have been no other injuries reported from passengers on the train at this time."Today11:40 BSTSouth Ribble Police urge people to avoid the areaA South Ribble Police spokesperson confirmed they are assisting at the scene and have advised motorists to avoid the area.An investigation is underway to establish the circumstances surrounding the collision, reported LancsLive.Today11:37 BSTAmbulance service confirms child is fighting for life in hospitalA North West Ambulance Service spokesperson said: "We responded to an incident in the Hoghton area of Lancashire after reports of a collision between a train and a car at 8.50am today (25 June)."Several clinical teams attended the scene, including our hazardous area response team and two air ambulances. Sadly, a child has sustained life threatening injuries and has been taken to Alder Hey Children’s Hospital for further treatment."No passengers travelling on the train required treatment from ambulance crews."‌