Car struck by train at Melbourne level crossing
A train has struck a car at a level crossing in Melbourne's south-east.
The Frankston line train hit the red hatchback near Como Parade and Warrigal Road in Mentone just before 3pm.
Police said a woman in her 70s suffered a medical episode and drove onto the tracks inadvertently before her car was struck by the southbound train.
The car was struck at the Warrigal Road level crossing in Mentone. Supplied
There appear to be no serious injuries. Supplied
Paramedics were called to the scene but the woman escaped serious injury.
She was treated for shock and was driven home.
Images from the scene show the car has sustained heavy damage to its front.
Trains on the Frankston line have been suspended between Cheltenham and Mordialloc stations and replacement buses have been ordered.
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