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Simon Meechan

The reasons Metro level crossings in Newcastle don't have barriers

A driver accidentally turned onto the Tyne Wear Metro tracks in Newcastle on Monday evening.

Trains were suspended between Newcastle International Airport and South Gosforth to allow for the car to be safely removed. Nobody was injured.

The motorist drove onto the tracks at the Bank Foot level crossing. Police said nobody was harmed.

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