RAIL CHAOS: Train hits tractor-trailer on crossing

There is chaos on the rails this afternoon (Friday) after a train hit a tractor-trailer on a railway crossing .

By The Newsroom

Published 13th Jun 2008, 18:37 BST

Updated 7th Jun 2018, 22:38 BST

The accident happened at Berwick level crossing at about 3.30pm.

Trains are stationary on the line between Polegate and Berwick.

All Ashford trains are terminating at Eastbourne.

Services between Brighton and Eastbourne have been severely disrupted or cancelled.

Brighton and Hove Buses are accepting rail tickets.

No-one is believed to have been hurt in the accident.