Metro services between Kingston Park and Newcastle Airport ground to a halt on Thursday morning when a car was hit by a Metro at a level crossing.
For the second time since April, a vehicle was struck at the barrier-less crossing just after 10am, though no-one was injured. After several hours of recovery work, the car and the train involved were both removed by around 1.30pm.
Northumbria Police and Metro operator Nexus were assisted by Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service in making the area safe following the incident, and an investigation into what happened has now begun. Metro service has resumed.
