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Passengers are facing delays after a train hit a tree. It happened near Snodland Railway Station at around 5.15pm . Southeastern warned customers of the issue on X, formerly known as Twitter. It says the tree needs to be removed before services can resume. As a result, the Medway Valley line trains are not running between Maidstone West and Strood. It is understood the barriers on the nearby level crossing are stuck in the “down” position. One driver says he has abandoned his car and walked home. “When I spoke to the emergency number, I asked whether ambulances and fire engines could get throu…

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