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Investigation after train derails | Investigation after train derails |
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An investigation is under way after a train derailed in Liverpool causing disruption to services. | An investigation is under way after a train derailed in Liverpool causing disruption to services. |
The incident happened at Olive Mount junction, near Broadgreen station, on Thursday night. | The incident happened at Olive Mount junction, near Broadgreen station, on Thursday night. |
Fire crews attended the scene and led 36 passengers to safety along the railway line back to the station. | Fire crews attended the scene and led 36 passengers to safety along the railway line back to the station. |
Two people suffered minor injuries and were treated at the scene. Services between Liverpool and Preston, Wigan and Manchester are affected. | Two people suffered minor injuries and were treated at the scene. Services between Liverpool and Preston, Wigan and Manchester are affected. |
The front wheels of the train, which was travelling from Blackpool to Liverpool, derailed at about 2100 BST. | The front wheels of the train, which was travelling from Blackpool to Liverpool, derailed at about 2100 BST. |
Two Passengers were assessed and treated by paramedics for minor injuries Fire service spokesperson | Two Passengers were assessed and treated by paramedics for minor injuries Fire service spokesperson |
Three fire crews, including a specialist search and rescue team, attended the incident. | Three fire crews, including a specialist search and rescue team, attended the incident. |
"The fire service led 36 passengers to safety along the railway line to Broadgreen Station," a Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said. | "The fire service led 36 passengers to safety along the railway line to Broadgreen Station," a Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said. |
"Two passengers were assessed and treated by paramedics for minor injuries." | "Two passengers were assessed and treated by paramedics for minor injuries." |
Passengers are advised to check with train operators before travelling on Friday morning. | Passengers are advised to check with train operators before travelling on Friday morning. |
Delays of up to 60 minutes were being predicted for Northern Rail services. | |
Trains between Manchester Airport and Liverpool Lime Street were not running on Friday morning. | Trains between Manchester Airport and Liverpool Lime Street were not running on Friday morning. |
Services to Liverpool Lime Street from Manchester Victoria and Wigan North Western were stopping at Huyton. | |
Trains between Blackpool North and Liverpool Lime Street were only running to Wigan North Western. | Trains between Blackpool North and Liverpool Lime Street were only running to Wigan North Western. |