Witnesses join Yarnton rail crossing death inquiry

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YARNTON: Accident investigators were yesterday speaking to witnesses of the death crash at Sandy Lane level crossing near Yarnton.

Banbury man Tom Pizzey, 85, was killed when a Freightliner train hit the car he was a passenger in a week ago.

But rail authorities still have no answer as to why the incident occurred.

British Transport Police spokesman Simon Letouze said: “After speaking to witnesses we may know more. The investigation is still ongoing.”

Any other witnesses are urged to contact BTP on 0800 405040.

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