GARY Hart, the driver who caused the Selby rail crash, could face another High Court writ - this time from the freight company involved in the disaster.
Freightliner has confirmed it is looking to recover a "substantial" sum for the damages and loss of business it suffered following the crash at Great Heck.
A Freightliner spokeswoman has revealed that discussions are under way with Hart's insurers, Fortis Insurance, for recompense.
Although the possibility of legal action is not at the forefront of considerations, it has also not been discounted.
"We are in discussion about appropriate action to take," the spokeswoman said.
Freightliner driver Stephen Dunn, 39, died in the crash, caused when Hart's Land Rover slid on to the East Coast Main Line where it was struck by a GNER Express which then collided with a Freightliner train.
Earlier this month, Railtrack and GNER revealed they had put forward multi-million pound claims against Hart.
Fortis Insurance claims director, Alan Sendall, said: "A number of the claims from those injured in the incident have now been settled.
"Fortis Insurance is working closely with those who have longer-term effects from the incident to ensure they are fully compensated.
"The cost will not impact the solvency of the company or its ability to meet future liabilities."
Updated: 11:25 Friday, April 26, 2002
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