A drink driver is lucky to have escaped injury after his car was hit by a train in Thomastown early this morning.
Emergency services were called to the intersection of Epping and Settlement roads following reports a car, that attempted to drive straight through the boom gates, had been hit by a passenger train about 3.10am.
The 36-year-old driver and sole occupant of the vehicle, along with the passengers from the train, were not injured.
The Doveton man was breath tested at the scene and returned a positive result before furnishing an evidentiary breath test reading of .113.
It is expected the man will be charged on summons with drink driving and traffic related offences.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or with dashcam is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or log onto www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
