Man hospitalised after train hits tractor on Laois Offaly line
Train has collision has caused disruption between Potarlington and Tullamore
A man in Offaly has had been taken to hospital after a collision between a tractor and a train on the Portarlington to Tullamore stretch of rail track near Tullamore.
Gardai and emergency services were deployed to the scene of the incident involving a Mayo to Dublin service at the Meelaghans, Tullamore, on Thursday, September 3, at about 3.50 pm.
It is understood that a male was taken to hospital for treatment of injuries believed to be non-life-threatening. There were no reports of injuries on the train. MORE BELOW PHOTO.
A train struck a tractor crossing the line and services were suspended between Tullamore and Portarlington,
The 13:10 Westport to Heuston service was stopped on site and the 14:48 Heuston to Westport service was held at Geashill.
An announcement was made on the train at the time of the incident, saying the line will be closed for several hours and bus transfers will be provided for passengers.