• UPDATE AT 12 NOON - Devon and Cornwall Police have confirmed that it was a minor collision, a train clipping a car and that no-one was hurt.

GWR has confirmed that due to the emergency services dealing with an incident between Eggesford and Barnstaple, the North Devon “Tarka” line is currently blocked.

It said: “Train services running to and from these stations may be cancelled or delayed.

“Disruption is expected until 12.45pm.

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“If you arrive at your destination 15 minutes or more later than planned, you can claim compensation at delay repay.gwr.com .

Unconfirmed reports are that a car has been struck at a level crossing near Umberleigh.

It is currently unknown if there are any injuries.

As a result it is anticipated that the line could be closed for the rest of the day.

It is believed that the incident happened at about 10.30am today, Sunday, October 26.

Further updates as we have them.