HELSINKI, May 7 (Xinhua) -- A driver died when his automobile collided with an intercity train in Turku, Finland on Monday morning, media reported.
The accident took place on a level crossing when the security barriers were in the do-not-enter position. The train had just began its journey from Turku to Helsinki when it happened.
Passengers said they heard a huge bang. The vehicle was cut into two pieces.
The police confirmed the fatality but did not say further about the cause of the accident. No injuries were reported on the train.
Collisions on railroad level crossings are fairly common in Finland especially at places where where there are no alarms or barriers. But the Helsinki-Turku track is a high speed section where the level crossings for motorists have security barriers.
The railroad company VR confirmed that the security barriers had been closed. The front of the train suffered only limited damage and was able to remain in service. The track was closed for over an hour, and normal train services resumed later.
