Freight train collides with car at Athlone level crossing

Iarnrod Éireann is reportedly investigating a collision between a freight train and a car near Athlone, Co Westmeath, earlier this week.

Iarnrod Eireann is investigating a collision between a freight train and a van near Athlone, Co Westmeath, earlier this week.

The company said the van owner abandoned his vehicle on the tracks near a user-operated level crossing close to the Willow Park estate on Monday night.