A motorist has died after his car was hit by a train on a level crossing.
Emergency services were called just after 6am to reports of an incident on the line near Stoke Canon, between Tiverton Parkway and Exeter St Davids railway stations in Devon.
A 23-year-old man from Exeter, and believed to have been behind the wheel, was pronounced dead at the scene.
All trains have been suspended on the lines with a warning there could be delays until 8pm today.
British Transport Police confirmed that a person died after a train hit a car at the level crossing.
A spokesman said: "Shortly after 6am this morning officers were called to the railway close to Stoke Canon after reports a vehicle was struck by a train at a level crossing.
"Police officers and paramedics attended, however a person believed to be the driver of the vehicle, was pronounced dead at the scene.
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"Initial enquiries have identified the person as a 23-year-old man from Exeter, his family have been informed.
"The man’s death is not currently being treated as suspicious, however officers continue to make enquiries to establish the full circumstances leading to the vehicle and man being struck by a train.
"Following this incident, three further incidents were brought to the attention of officers within the proximity of Stoke Canon.
"This includes a train striking objects at Newton St Cyres and at Crannaford, as well as a line side fire at Eggesford.
"All four incidents are being treated as linked, although at this time officers are not tracing anyone else in connection.
"The Rail Accident Investigation Branch have been notified. Furthermore, the Independent Office for Police Conduct have been informed."
