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Northwich train station roof COLLAPSES onto platform causing travel chaos
A ROOF has collapsed onto Northwich Railway Station causing complete travel chaos and severe rail delays.
Footage of the moment the structure fell down has been posted on social media, with emergency services confirming that everyone has been accounted for.
Rubble covers the platform at Northwich Train Station[/caption]
According to emergency services ‘everyone is accounted for’[/caption]
According to eyewitnesses no one has been injured by the falling rubble but many people were left shocked.
Northern Rail have reported that services will either be cancelled or delayed for up to 40 minutes with disruption expected “until the end of the day”.
Services have also been suspended on Northern between Chester and Hale with replacement buses running between Northwich and Stockport.
A spokesman for Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “Firefighters are currently at Northwich Train Station following reports of a wall and roof having collapsed, blocking the rail line.
“The area has been cordoned off by firefighters and there are cancellations to train services.
“Everyone present at the time is accounted for. The crew is assessing the scene with representatives from Network Rail and has notified council engineers.”
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A Network Rail spokeswoman added: “We’re working with Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service after a partial building collapse at Northwich station. Fortunately, no one has been injured.
“It’s too early to say what caused this. Investigations are under way and the station is closed. We’re sorry to passengers affected and ask anyone travelling in the area today to check National Rail Enquiries before they make their journey.”
