The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has announced that they have launched an investigation after a fatal crash between a car and a train in Lancashire. On the 25th June 2026, the 07:51 Northern service from Colne to Preston struck a car at Hoghton level crossing, which is situated between Blackburn and Preston. Sadly, the driver of the car was killed in the crash and the child passenger was seriously injured. The level crossing is equipped with traffic lights and an audible alarm for pedestrians. The barriers also activate a short time later to block the left side of the road.