A woman has died after a crash between a vehicle and a country passenger train in Armidale.
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At about 5.25pm on Wednesday, emergency services responded to reports of a crash involving a Honda Jazz motor vehicle and a train at a level crossing on Old Gostwyck Road.
The 83-year-old female driver, and sole occupant of the vehicle, suffered fatal injuries at the scene.
Officers from New England Police District attended, secured a crime scene and commenced an investigation.
There were no reports of any persons on the train suffering any injuries.
The roadway and rail line remained closed until early Thursday morning.
A report will be prepared for the information of the coroner.
The level crossing had been upgraded with flashing lights and boom gates.
More to come.
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