A train sounded its horn moments before a collision with a car in Invercargill which left a person seriously injured, a witness said.
A police spokeswoman said officers were called to reports of a train colliding with a car at the crossing at Renfrew St, Grasmere, about 3.40pm yesterday.
![Two occupants of a Mazda car were taken to Southland Hospital after the vehicle collided with a train at the Renfrew St level crossing. Photo / Otago Daily Times](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/GHFXQVYSEBEK3AU4HJRM6F2PNQ.jpg?auth=7728b1d6de2380e9b0d8111d5ac43498c8e49a62e6927547e258fc5438c37452&width=16&height=11&quality=70&smart=true)
The black Mazda Atenza sedan was shunted about 50m by the force of the impact.
A booster seat removed from the car was visible at the side of the train tracks as emergency services worked.