Photo: NZ HeraldPolice are making inquiries into a collision between a stolen car and a multiple-wagon train passing through a crossing in Christchurch early today. It’s understood a youth was driving through the level crossing when the car was struck, causing severe damage. A short time later, police said they heard the train and the car had collided. Debris scattered across the tracks and gravel included pieces of the car and what appeared to be child’s clothing. He told the Herald the car involved had driven under the barriers which, at the time, were down signalling a train was coming.

Source: New Zealand Herald October 16, 2023 22:19 UTC