'It sounded like it had crashed into the roof' Drone collides with Flying Scotsman
POLICE are investigating after part of a drone collided with the Flying Scotsman.
Police are investigating after part of a drone collided with the Flying Scotsman
The device was flying next to the steam train on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway when its camera became dislodged after the device struck a tree.
Linda Wild, of Whitby, who was travelling in a carriage, said: "We could see a drone on the left-hand side of the train and thought it must be taking photos.
The device was flying next to the steam train when the camera became dislodged
"The next thing we knew there was an almighty crash. It sounded like it had crashed into the roof.
The next thing we knew there was an almighty crash
"It was such a shock and could have caused a major accident. What if it had gone through the window?"
British Transport Police has now warned people to keep the drones at least 50 metres away from trains or they could face prosecution.
The use of drones with 50 metres of a train is prohibited
Inspector Bob Moody of British Transport Police said: "While no damage was caused to the train, we would like to point out that the use of drones, or any other small unmanned aircrafts, within 50 metres of a train is prohibited and is an offence due to the fact that they can cause an obstruction and endanger the safety of the train.
"We have identified the person responsible and officers will be speaking to them in due course."
The bizarre incident happened on Sunday as the train passed between Grosmont and Pickering.