Trains cancelled after level crossing crash

The scene of the level crossing crash showing a car and train
Nobody is believed to be hurt and Northern said alternative transport had been put in place for affected services [Handout]

A car and a train have collided at a level crossing on Teesside.

Emergency teams were called to the scene near Redcar station just before 09:30 BST.

Nobody is believed to be injured.

Northern Rail said trains running to and from Middlesbrough and Saltburn would be cancelled, with disruption expected until midday.

It said buses had been brought in to transport passengers between the two stations.

Cleveland Fire Brigade said it was called to the scene of the crash involving a car and a two-carriage train on Station Road.

It sent three engines, but they were stood down just after 10:00 BST.

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