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12/05/2004
Co Derry rail victim named
More details have emerged about yesterday's train crash in Co Londonderry which left a pensioner dead.
Jean Irwin, who was in her 70s, died after her car was hit by an oncoming train at an unmanned railway crossing near Limavady, shortly after 1pm on Tuesday.
Although the Derry to Coleraine train, which was travelling at around 70mph, and was derailed as a result of the collision none of the 34 passengers on board were uninjured.
Rail operator, Translink confirmed that a full investigation was underway but maintained that the crossing had received a full risk assessment in March following concerns from local residents.
Damage to the track at the scene of the crash has led to the closure of the line and a substitution bus service is currently in operation between Coleraine and Londonderry.
(MB)
Jean Irwin, who was in her 70s, died after her car was hit by an oncoming train at an unmanned railway crossing near Limavady, shortly after 1pm on Tuesday.
Although the Derry to Coleraine train, which was travelling at around 70mph, and was derailed as a result of the collision none of the 34 passengers on board were uninjured.
Rail operator, Translink confirmed that a full investigation was underway but maintained that the crossing had received a full risk assessment in March following concerns from local residents.
Damage to the track at the scene of the crash has led to the closure of the line and a substitution bus service is currently in operation between Coleraine and Londonderry.
(MB)
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