Train Derails Near Shap in Cumbria, Dozens of Passengers Evacuated Safely

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Passengers on board a train that derailed near the village of Shap in Cumbria on Thursday morning have been evacuated safely, with no reported injuries. The incident has caused significant disruption to train services in the area, with all lines blocked north of Preston. Emergency services, including paramedics and police, have been on the scene since 6:10 am to assist the passengers and investigate the cause of the derailment.

Key Takeaways:

  • A train, the 4.28am service from Glasgow to Euston, derailed near Shap in Cumbria on Thursday morning, with no reported injuries among the 85 passengers on board.
  • All lines are blocked north of Preston due to the derailment, and passengers are advised not to travel in the area.
  • Emergency services, including paramedics and police, are on the scene to assist the passengers and investigate the cause of the derailment.
  • The incident has caused significant disruption to train services, with passengers being evacuated safely.
  • North West Ambulance Service has dispatched resources to the scene, including its Hazardous Area Response Team, to provide medical help to those in need.

Statistics:

  • 85 passengers were on board the derailed train.
  • No passengers have reported any significant injuries.
  • The train derailed at 6:10 am on Thursday, with all lines blocked north of Preston.
  • Emergency services have been on the scene since 6:10 am to assist the passengers and investigate the cause of the derailment.

Sources:

  • Avanti West Coast: "Due to a derailed train between Penrith North Lakes and Oxenholme Lake District, all lines are blocked. We are strongly advising customers not to travel north of Preston today."
  • North West Ambulance Service: "North West Ambulance Service declared a major incident just before 06:30 this morning following reports of a train derailment near Shap, Cumbria, on the West Coast mainline...Fortunately, we don't believe anyone has suffered any significant injuries."
  • British Transport Police: "Officers were called at 6.15am today to reports of a train derailment near Shap, Cumbria. Thankfully, there are no reported casualties and passengers have been safely escorted from the train."
  • Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander:

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