Train services were suspended for a period on Thursday afternoon as a train hit a tractor between Portarlington and Tullamore.
The incident occurred when a tractor was attempting to cross the line and resulted in suspended services in both directions.
A man was brought to Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
“Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene following report of an incident involving a train and a tractor, at the Meelaghans, Tullamore, Co Offaly, on Thursday 3 September at approximately 3.50pm,” a Garda spokesperson said.
“A male, aged in his 40s, was conveyed to Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore for treatment of injuries believed to be non-life-threatening at this time.”
The Health and Safety Authority has been notified and will conduct its own investigation.
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