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A train derailed in Liverpool stranding dozens of passengers and 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 39 passengers to safety along the railway line back to the station. | Fire crews attended the scene and led 39 passengers to safety along the railway line back to the station. |
One person suffered minor injuries and was taken to hospital. Services between Liverpool and Preston, Wigan and Manchester are all affected. | One person suffered minor injuries and was taken to hospital. Services between Liverpool and Preston, Wigan and Manchester are all 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. |
An investigation into the cause of the incident has started and replacement bus services are operating Northern Rail spokesperson | An investigation into the cause of the incident has started and replacement bus services are operating Northern Rail spokesperson |
Three crews from Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service, including a specialist search and rescue team, attended the incident. | Three crews from Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service, including a specialist search and rescue team, attended the incident. |
Two wheels of the 1937 Blackpool to Liverpool service derailed near Broad Green station in Liverpool at about 2100 on 11 June. | Two wheels of the 1937 Blackpool to Liverpool service derailed near Broad Green station in Liverpool at about 2100 on 11 June. |
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. | Delays of up to 60 minutes were being predicted for Northern Rail services. |
Two passengers suffered minor injuries in the incident at about 2100 BST | Two passengers suffered minor injuries in the incident at about 2100 BST |
A Northern Rail spokesperson said: "All 39 passengers on the train were escorted on foot to Broad Green station and taken to their destinations by coach and taxi. | A Northern Rail spokesperson said: "All 39 passengers on the train were escorted on foot to Broad Green station and taken to their destinations by coach and taxi. |
"One customer was taken to hospital suffering from suspected whiplash. | "One customer was taken to hospital suffering from suspected whiplash. |
"An investigation into the cause of the incident has started and replacement bus services are operating." | "An investigation into the cause of the incident has started and replacement bus services are operating." |
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. | 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. |