A man in his 40s is killed after escaping from a custody van while being transported to court, according to police. The incident occurs when the van stops on the A1(M) motorway. As the vehicle is stopped, the man breaks out and runs off. Shortly afterward, he is hit by a train, police say. Emergency services respond to the scene, and the man dies as a result of his injuries. Authorities state that the escape happens during the journey to court and that the driver and handling of custody transportation are part of an ongoing investigation. Police have not provided further details about the man’s identity or the reason for his court appearance in the information provided. No information is included about whether passengers or staff on the train were harmed. The investigation focuses on how the escape occurred and the circumstances surrounding the collision.