Train hit debris after car crashed through level crossing barriers at Streethouse
Rail services have been suspended after a freight train struck debris from a car that crashed through barriers at Streethouse level crossing.
Police said a suspected stolen car struck the barriers at the crossing on Whinney Lane at 5.05pm on Sunday November 8.
Officers started a pursuit after spotting a suspected stolen car which failed to stop in the Streethouse area.
A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “Officers aborted the pursuit when the vehicle headed towards a railway crossing where the barriers were closed.
“The vehicle continued through the barriers and came to a stop on the other side of the railway.
“An oncoming freight train collided with debris from the vehicle. The train driver was not injured and the train did not derail.
“A man has been arrested and is currently in custody.”
A spokesperson for Northern said: “Services are currently unable to call at Streethouse and there is no rail replacement bus due to the road closure.
“Customer are advised to use Wakefield Kirkgate or Featherstone stations until further notice.”