East Midlands train derails after smashing into tree as emergency services rush to scene
A train has derailed after hitting a tree leaving one individual injured, whereas others evacuated onto the tracks.
An East Midlands train was travelling between Liverpool Lime Street and Norwich when the incident occurred at round 9pm final night time.
It is believed the incident occurred after the train hit a tree between Thetford and Harling Road.
It is known there have been 31 passengers on board as properly the driving force and a guard.
The incident occurred between Thetford and Harling Road
Google Maps
A spokesperson for Norfolk Police mentioned: “Our officers are on the scene supporting British Transport Police & Network Rail.
“One passenger with minor harm regarded after by ambulance colleagues however no different accidents. Fire additionally on scene. Network Rail arranging transport for passengers to full their journeys to Norwich.”
A spokesman for the East of England Ambulance Service mentioned: “Two ambulances, 4 ambulance officer autos, the Hazardous Area Response Team and a response automobile from the East Anglian Air Ambulance have been despatched to the scene.
“One passenger from the train was assessed for minor injuries and did not require transportation to hospital.”
LATEST DEVELOPMENTS
An East Midlands Trains service (file pic)
PA
Eastern Daily Press stories that train remained upright regardless of derailing with the entrance severely broken.
There are anticipated to be delays on the road all through the day.
A spokesperson from East Midlands Railway mentioned: “Trains operating by the realm within the Norwich route from Liverpool Lime Street/ Nottingham are going to terminate at Ely Station.
“Trains operating by the realm within the Nottingham/ Liverpool Lime Street route from Norwich are going to begin at Ely Station.”
A spokesperson added: “Network Rail have been working on-site together with our Maintenance crew all through the night time. They have confirmed that this line might be closed between Norwich and Ely in each instructions for the rest of the day.”
Greater Anglia services between Norwich and Ely have additionally been cancelled.
A spokesperson mentioned: “Train services between Norwich and Cambridge have been suspended, train services between Norwich and Stansted Airport will solely function between Cambridge and Stansted Airport. At current we’ve got no estimate of when the road will reopen.”
