Farmer dies after his Land Rover is hit at a level crossing in Gloucestershire

Colin Cameron (Photo: British Transport Police)
Colin Cameron (Photo: British Transport Police)

A farmer and his dog died at a level crossing in Frampton Mansell, Gloucestershire on Tuesday (7 February).

Colin Cameron, aged 60, died when his Land Rover was struck by a train at the crossing at around 3pm.

A post-mortem into Mr Cameron’s death on 9 February revealed he died from multiple injuries and a file is being prepared for the coroner.

Married father of two Mr Cameron was one of the founder members of Stroudco Food Hub, a food organisation which sourced produce from local farmers and bakers.

Following the incident, officers have been speaking to witnesses and specialist search teams were called to the scene to try and establish the circumstances which led to Mr Cameron’s death.

Chief Inspector John Angell said: “Our family liaison officers continue to support Mr Cameron’s loved ones, who have asked for their privacy to be respected, and our thoughts are with them at this difficult time.

“Our enquiries at the scene have concluded for now and I would like to reiterate our thanks to the local community for the help they gave to passengers on the service involved immediately after the incident and for their cooperation as we worked in the area.

“We continue to appeal for anyone who saw what happened, or feels they may have any information which would be relevant to our investigation, to contact us.”

Anyone with info can call British Transport Police on 0800 40 50 40 reference 311 of 07/02 or text us on 61016.