Disruption after lorry crashes into level crossing on Angus railway line

The railway line through Angus was shut after a lorry crashed into a level crossing barrier.

The incident happened on a crossing between Monifieth and Barry Links, near Carnoustie, on Monday – causing disruption for ScotRail services.

The line reopened shortly before noon.

Police Scotland confirmed that nobody was injured.

A Network Rail spokesperson said: “This morning at 11.13am, a lorry collided with the barriers protecting Barry West level crossing at Barry Links station near Carnoustie, damaging them.

“Our engineers arrived at 11.26am and made temporary repairs to keep trains running safely until full repairs were completed just after 1pm.”