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TRAIN DRIVER STRUCK BY STONE NEAR BLACKPOOL

Detectives from British Transport Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a train driver was left with serious facial injuries after being hit by an object near to Carleton Level Crossing yesterday evening, 05 June, 2007.

The incident occurred at approximately 23.30 hrs last night as the 21.48 Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool North service travelled through the Carleton area near to Blackpool.

A stone or similar object was thrown through the driver’s open cab window, striking him in the face. The driver managed to continue the journey to Blackpool North station where he raised the alarm and was taken to hospital.

He has now been released from hospital in Blackpool having received treatment for serious facial injuries. Officers will liaise with the victim later today to ascertain the extent of his injuries.

It is believed the object was thrown from the area of Bensons Bridge, off Higher Moor Lane near to Carleton Level Crossing. As a result of this incident British Transport Police will be increasing patrols in the area.

No descriptions are available of the offenders at this time.

Inspector Gary Jones of British Transport Police said. "Stone throwing incidents such as this are completely unacceptable and extremely dangerous. Youngsters need to realise that an object flying through a train window at this speed could have extremely serious and even fatal consequences.

BTP takes these incidents extremely seriously and I am appealing to the local community to come forward with any information that can help the investigation. Did you witness any youths in this area at approximately 23.30 last night or do you know who is responsible?

Anyone with information is asked to contact BTP on Freefone 0800 405040 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111."

De tant en tant alguns desgraciats llancen pedres contra els trens, no és la primera vegada, però tampoc està passant res extraordinari que no hagi passat en altres ocasions. El que passa és que aquesta vegada la pedra era grossa i va tocar un dels vidres d'emergències, que es va trencar i va fer mal a un passatger.

Stone throwing incidents such as this are completely unacceptable and extremely dangerous. Youngsters need to realise that an object flying through a train window at this speed could have extremely serious and even fatal consequences.

BTP takes these incidents extremely seriously and I am appealing to the local community to come forward with any information that can help the investigation.

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