Amazon driver dies after van hit by train at level crossing in Kent | UK News | Sky News
An Amazon delivery driver has died after a van was hit by a train at a level crossing in Kent.
Police were called to the railway line in Teynham, near Sittingbourne, shortly after 12.45pm on Sunday following reports of a train striking a van.
Emergency crews attended but the person died at the scene.
Southeastern Railway, which runs services on the line, said no services were running between Gillingham and Faversham as major disruption was expected until the end of the day.
No one else was injured in the incident.
An Amazon spokesperson said: "This is a terrible incident and our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with the delivery driver's family and loved ones during this difficult time.
"We will work with police and the delivery service provider as they investigate."
It is understood the person who died was delivering Amazon parcels when the incident happened.
The cause of the collision is under investigation.
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