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One person dies in collision involving car and train at level crossing

A collision at Dimmocks Cote level crossing caused one fatality and one minor injury, disrupting rail services between Waterbeach and Ely until late afternoon, police said.

  • On Tuesday, British Transport Police were called at around 10.15am to reports of a collision at Dimmocks Cote level crossing in Ely, where a person was pronounced dead at the scene.
  • Police say enquiries are continuing to establish the full circumstances and ask witnesses to text BTP on 61016 quoting reference 198 of March 3.
  • Another person is receiving treatment for minor injuries following the collision, and the A1123 Newmarket Road is closed in both directions while the incident is dealt with.
  • Rail passengers are facing major disruption after no trains run between Cambridge and Ely, with services suspended until at least 4pm.
  • Authorities say inquiries will focus on identifying the deceased and informing next of kin, while police urge witnesses to text 61016 quoting reference 198 of March 3.
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Ely Standard broke the news in Ely, United Kingdom on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
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