Car Crashes onto Railway Tracks, Wrecks Train and Halts London Line
Crash at Teynham Causes Chaos
Friday night turned dramatic in Kent when a light blue Toyota slammed into a level crossing near Teynham. The car careered onto the railway tracks, smashing into a Southeastern train bound for Faversham and damaging the rails.
Emergency Response and Delays
Emergency services raced to the scene. Southeastern Railway’s reaction team arrived at 10:53pm to deal with the aftermath. The crash forced the closure of the rail line to London for over two hours, sparking travel chaos for late-night commuters.
Train and Track Damage Confirmed
Southeastern Railways confirmed both the train and tracks were damaged. The vehicle blocked the rails until it was finally removed at 11:32pm. Full services resumed by 12:52am on Saturday morning.
Injuries Unknown
No details have emerged about injuries following the collision. Authorities continue to investigate the crash, but the identity and condition of those involved remain unclear.
