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Devoted dad's death in Burscough train crash to be examined in watchdog probe
Simon Gettings died and two train passengers were injured following the incident at a manual crossing
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Simon Gettings died and two train passengers were injured following the incident at a manual crossing
'Inspiring' former teacher Simon Gettings died after a train crashed into his van
Simon Gettings, who had been a respected teacher in Blackpool, died after a train struck him in Burscough
Oh, this is such sad news for our community. We're all thinking of the family of Simon Gettings, who tragically lost his life in that awful accident at the Burscough level crossing. It's a reminder of how dangerous these crossings can be for everyone.
The tragic incident happened at a Lancashire level crossing over the bank holiday
An investigation was launched by British Transport Police after the crash, with the train remaining in place for more than a day
Emergency services were called to the scene on Saturday afternoon
A man has died and two rail passengers suffered minor injuries after a train on the Wigan Wallgate to Southport line crashed into a van at Burscough this afternoon.
A tragic incident has occurred here in Burscough, with emergency services called to a level crossing following a collision between a train and a van. Sadly, a man has passed away at the scene. Our thoughts are with everyone affected.
Several ambulances and a fire engine were called to the scene near Burscough as emergency services responded to the incident
Wigan families of all ages are being invited to take a short trip to a brand-new adventure this summer as WWT Martin Mere, based in Burscough, unveils Europe's longest continuous stepping stones.
Residents and businesses have until August 7 to submit their views on the proposal
The branch is closing due to "operational reasons"
The store would be built close to Ringtail Retail Park
"The medicine they gave him meant he was able to see his daughter's fourth birthday"
This is an ongoing incident
Elwyn Hardcastle was believed to be wearing a blue pyjama top
M&S says the Burscough site would be three times the size of its Ormskirk store
Emergency services descended on the farm following reports of an 'industrial accident'
James died at Ormskirk District General Hospital