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Major incident declared after train derailment in Cumbria

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander (PA Wire)
  • Emergency services have rushed to a train derailment near Shap in Cumbria.
  • All railway lines between Penrith North Lakes and Oxenholme Lake District are blocked due to the incident.
  • Avanti West Coast has advised customers not to travel north of Preston today.
  • The North West Ambulance Service has dispatched resources to the scene and is assessing the situation to provide medical help.
  • Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said a major incident had been declared.
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