Trains were disrupted on a line in Manchester this morning as emergency crews dealt with an incident.
Emergency services responded to reports of a ‘casualty on the track’ on the line between Manchester Piccadilly and Crewe. An air ambulance was spotted landing near to Handforth station, just over the border in Cheshire.
British Transport Police said a person had been taken to hospital. In a statement, a spokesperson said: “”Officers were called to Handforth railway station at around 10.15am today (27 January) following reports of a casualty on the tracks.
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“Paramedics also attended, and a person has been taken to hospital.”
The line has since been reopened, though Northern, Transpennine Express and Transport for Wales services between Manchester Piccadilly and Crewe may be delayed.
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12:09Ashlie Blakey
Lines now reopened
There may be still be delays of up to 45 minutes or cancellations between Manchester Piccadilly and Crewe.
12:00Key Event
BTP: Person taken to hospital following reports of ‘casualty on the tracks’
In a statement, a British Transport Police spokesperson said:
“Officers were called to Handforth railway station at around 10.15am today (27 January) following reports of a casualty on the tracks.
“Paramedics also attended, and a person has been taken to hospital.”
11:33Ashlie Blakey
Awaiting info from BTP
We are awaiting information from British Transport Police on this incident.
As soon as we know more, we will update this live blog.
11:22Ashlie Blakey
Routes affected
According to National Rail, these are the routes affected:
Avanti West Coast between Manchester Piccadilly and London Euston
Northern between Manchester Piccadilly and Alderley Edge / Crewe
Transport for Wales between Manchester Piccadilly and Milford Haven
11:14Ashlie Blakey
Northern: All lines blocked between Manchester Piccadilly and Crewe
11:14Ashlie Blakey
Disruption expected until 2pm
Trains are being cancelled or delayed.
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