Birmingham man charged over level-crossing crash
A man from Birmingham has been charged with several offences after a crash at a level-crossing in February.
Emergency services were called to the scene of a collision after a pick-up truck reportedly rolled onto railway lines near Church Stretton on February 18.
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to the scene of a road traffic collision at the Onibury Level Crossing, Craven Arms at around 6.50pm.
A spokesperson said at the time that the "incident involved one pick-up truck that had rolled onto railway line. Crews extricated casualty and made vehicle safe."
Now a Birmingham man has been charged in connection with the incident.
Alex Brookes, 36, of Station Road, Wythall was charged with taking a motor vehicle without the owners consent and driving whilst over the prescribed limit of alcohol.
He is due to make his first appearance at Telford Magistrates Court on Tuesday.
