One dead as train travelling 99mph collides with lorry in France
The lorry driver is in custody after the train driver died during the collision in northern France.
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"My first thoughts go to his family, his loved ones and colleagues."
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"terrible tragedy"
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The lorry driver is in custody after the train driver died during the collision in northern France.
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