# Tragic Crossing Failure Claims Mother | Liverpool News

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Podcast: [Liverpool News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/liverpool-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7572917)
Published: 2026-07-16T12:35:22+00:00
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A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded in Hoghton, Lancashire, when 33-year-old mother Kerry Coombes died after her car was struck by a train at a level crossing — her eight-year-old daughter was critically injured. Investigators found the crossing’s safety systems failed: barriers stayed up and alarms didn’t sound. The train, on a green signal, arrived moments too late. Coombes’s family hailed her as a radiant force of love and kindness. In the wake of the loss, over 900 have signed a petition demanding the crossing be closed, while British Transport Police and the Rail Accident Investigation Branch launch full inquiries into what went wrong. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/7f125b47684e4e71

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