Driver's wrong turn causes rail chaos

A driver caused chaos on the Lowestoft to Norwich railway line after he misunderstood his car's sat nav system and drove onto the track as a train approached.

The foreign student was trying to get to road which was an immediate right turn after the level crossing at Oulton Broad North station, but ended up stranded on the rail track.

Bemused passers-by and motorists watched on in astonishment as the driver, who was delivering a takeaway, and his passenger tried to push the Daewoo Matiz out of the way.



But their efforts were in vain and the police were called as the signalman told the driver of the Norwich-bound train to stop.

Train services were halted for more than an hour before a recovery vehicle towed the car away. Police have confirmed the driver could face prosecution.

Sgt Andrew Cook, of the British Transport Police said officers were considering bringing charges of obstructing a train without intent and driving without due care and attention.