A CAR has been completely crushed after it was hit by a train at a level crossing in Wokingham.

Late last night, the South Western Railway (SWR) train was in collision with a car at the Waterloo Road Level Crossing in Wokingham.

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British Transport Police confirmed that officers were called just before midnight on Thursday, December 19, to reports of a car being struck by a train.

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A spokesman said: "Fortunately, there have been no reported injuries.

"Passengers were taken to destinations by coach.

"The driver of the car has been arrested for suspected drink drinking and endangering safety on the railway.

"Due to ongoing engineering works, no trains are currently running through Wokingham and Waterloo Road and Star Lane Level Crossings are closed to traffic at this time.

"Travellers are advised to find alternative routes."

Samantha Atkinson, who lives nearby, said she heard the crash.

She said: "It sounded like something large being dragged along by the wind.

"It happened around 11.25pm, and I could hear police and helicopters circling later."

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SWR trains are expected to be delayed or cancelled for most of the day.

SWRHelp tweeted: "Due to a road accident at a level crossing between Wokingham and Ascot all lines are blocked.

"Train services running through these stations will be revised. Disruption is expected until 10:00 20/12."

More information to come.