Train Strikes Car at Brunswick Level Crossing

A passenger train struck a car near Brunswick station in inner northern Melbourne around 11:50 am. The incident involved an 85-year-old man who drove a silver Mercedes through level crossing barriers before the collision.

Incident Details

The driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to the hospital, from which he was released hours later. The Mercedes sustained front-end damage.

Commuter Impact and Travel Advice

Following the collision, trains on the Upfield line were suspended between North Melbourne and Coburg. Replacement buses have been deployed to cover the affected route, leading to increased congestion on Sydney Road.

Commuters are advised to anticipate an additional 45 minutes for their journeys and to consider alternative routes such as Melville Road or Nicholson Street.

Investigation and Future Plans

Authorities confirmed that services will resume and the road will reopen after investigations and necessary repairs are completed.

The level crossing where the incident occurred is scheduled for removal by 2030 due to its classification as a hazard and its contribution to traffic congestion.