One person dies in collision involving car and train at level crossing

March 3, 2026 / Kim browne /

One person has died in a collision involving a car and a train at a level crossing in Cambridgeshire.

The person was pronounced dead at the scene at the Dimmocks Cote level crossing in Ely, British Transport Police (BTP) said.

Police were first called at 10.15am on Tuesday following reports of a collision at the crossing between Waterbeach and Ely.

“Officers responded alongside paramedics and sadly a person has been pronounced dead at the scene,” a BTP spokesperson said.

“Enquiries are ongoing to identify the person and inform their next of kin.”

Another person has also been treated for minor injuries.

BTP said enquiries to “establish the full circumstances of what happened” were ongoing and asked any witnesses to reach out.

‘Major disruption’

National Rail said that all trains between Cambridge and Ely had been cancelled until Tuesday evening because of the collision.

“This is expected to cause major disruption until later this evening,” a spokesman said.

“If you are travelling with CrossCountry, Great Northern or Greater Anglia between Cambridge and Ely, your train will be cancelled.”

Trains may also be required to start and terminate at different stations, he said.

A spokesperson for CrossCountry, the company whose train was involved in the crash, said: “We are aware of an incident this morning involving one of our trains at a level crossing near Ely, where one person has sadly died at the scene.

“Our priority is the safety of colleagues and passengers, and we are working with emergency services and Network Rail to manage the situation safely and support those onboard.

“Train services between Cambridge and Ely are expected to be severely disrupted. Please check your journey with National Rail Enquiries before travelling.”