Incident Details

* **Time and Location**: Emergency services were alerted at approximately **10:15 GMT** to the crossing located on the **A1123 Newmarket Road**, south of Stretham.
* **Casualties**: One person, believed to be the driver of the car, was pronounced dead at the scene. A second person sustained **minor injuries** and received medical treatment.
* **The Scene**: Aerial images revealed debris from the vehicle scattered approximately 30 meters from the road crossing, while the train came to a stop about 70 meters further down the tracks.
* **Crossing Type**: The junction is equipped with **automatic half-barriers**, warning lights, and audible alarms. 

Operational Impact

* **Rail Disruptions**: All rail lines between **Cambridge North and Ely** were blocked for the remainder of the day. Services operated by CrossCountry, Great Northern, and Greater Anglia were severely affected, with no trains running on the route until at least 9:00 PM.
* **Road Closures**: The  **A1123 Newmarket Road**  was closed in both directions between Stretham and Wicken to allow for recovery and investigation.
* **Recovery**: Passengers on the involved train were eventually transferred to replacement buses to complete their journeys. 

Ongoing Investigation

The **British Transport Police (BTP)** are leading an investigation to establish the full circumstances leading to the collision. Enquiries are ongoing to formally identify the deceased and notify their next of kin.

Witnesses or anyone with information are urged to contact the BTP by texting **61016** or calling **0800 40 50 40**, quoting reference **198 of 3 March**. 

On Tuesday, March 3, 2026, a fatal collision occurred between a CrossCountry train and a car at the Dimmocks Cote level crossing near Ely, Cambridgeshire.