Suspected stolen vehicle crashes across a train in Pontefract
A suspected stolen vehicle crashed across a train line last night in Pontefract.
Police say they were following the vehicle, it came to a stop at the other side of the line, narrowly missing a freight train.
A statement from West Yorkshire Police said: "Roads policing officers spotted a suspected stolen vehicle in the Streethouse area of Pontefract at 5.05pm yesterday.
"The vehicle failed to stop for officers and a pursuit was authorised.
"Officers aborted the pursuit when the vehicle headed towards a railway crossing where the barriers were closed.
"The vehicle continued through the barriers and came to a stop on the other side of the railway.
"An oncoming freight train collided with debris from the vehicle.
"The train driver was not injured and the train did not derail.
"A man has been arrested and is currently in custody."