Investigation into a fatal accident on a level crossing at Moreton-on-Lugg, Herefordshire, 16 January 2010
The accident occurred at about 10:30 hrs, when the 08:30 hrs Manchester Piccadilly to Milford Haven train collided with two cars on Moreton-on-Lugg level crossing. This crossing has full-width lifting barriers controlled from the adjacent signal box. One of the two people in one of the cars was killed and the other was seriously injured, and the two people in the other car suffered minor injuries. There were no casualties on the train, which suffered some damage.
The RAIB’s preliminary examination indicates that the level crossing barriers were raised as the train was approaching the crossing. There is no evidence that the actions of the motorists or the driving of the train contributed to the accident.
The ongoing investigation has revealed no evidence that the barriers raised as a consequence of any malfunction of the signalling equipment or level crossing controls.
The RAIB’s investigation is independent of any investigations by the British Transport Police, or by the safety authority.
The RAIB will publish a report, including any recommendations to improve safety, at the conclusion of its investigation. This report will be available on the RAIB website.
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