Emergency services were called to Station Street in North Shore on Sunday night after a frightening incident where a car broke down on active train tracks.
The vehicle, driven by an elderly woman who was the only occupant, became stuck in the middle of the crossing shortly after 8:00 PM. Unable to move the car herself, she was forced to watch as a passenger train, travelling at low speed, collided with the car and caused significant damage to its right side.
Elderly Driver Assessed at Scene
Paramedics assessed the woman at the scene. Thankfully, she was not injured and did not require hospital treatment.
There were only a handful of passengers on board the train at the time of the collision, and no injuries were reported among them either.
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Train Services Temporarily Disrupted
V/Line arranged replacement bus services to transport affected passengers between North Shore and Lara stations while emergency crews cleared the scene and made the area safe.
A spokesperson for V/Line apologised for the disruption and thanked customers for their patience during the delay.
Once the intersection was cleared and deemed safe, normal train operations resumed on the line.
Stay Safe Around Tracks
This incident is a timely reminder to always take extra care near train crossings and to seek help immediately if your vehicle breaks down on or near railway tracks.
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