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Hundreds evacuated in train fire | |
(about 7 hours later) | |
Up to 300 people were evacuated from a train travelling between Holyhead and Chester when a fire broke out in the engine, police have said. | |
Police and fire crews were called to Prestatyn railway station shortly before 1800 BST. | Police and fire crews were called to Prestatyn railway station shortly before 1800 BST. |
Both sides of the track were closed and diversions were in place on roads around the station. One of the tracks has since reopened. | |
Police said there were no reports of anyone being injured. | |
Fire Crews from Prestatyn, Colwyn Bay and Rhyl worked to put out the fire. | |
Smoke and fire | |
The train affected was the 1636 BST Arriva Trains Wales service travelling between Holyhead and Chester. | |
A spokesman for the train company said it was a three carriage service. | A spokesman for the train company said it was a three carriage service. |
"As it was approaching Prestatyn station, smoke and fire was reported to be coming from underneath one of the carriages," he said. | |
"Emergency services were called and the train was evacuated." | "Emergency services were called and the train was evacuated." |
North Wales Fire and Rescue Service said they were called to the scene at 1759 BST. | North Wales Fire and Rescue Service said they were called to the scene at 1759 BST. |
I would imagine that everything will be cleared by tomorrow," he said Arriva Trains Wales spokesman | |
They said the fire was underneath the first carriage. | They said the fire was underneath the first carriage. |
Fire crews put the fire out and damped down the train to prevent it restarting. | |
Nobody was trapped and there have been no reports of any injuries. | Nobody was trapped and there have been no reports of any injuries. |
The Arriva Trains Wales spokesman said the service was likely to have been busy because of the time of day and summer tourists. | The Arriva Trains Wales spokesman said the service was likely to have been busy because of the time of day and summer tourists. |
But he added that such incidents were extremely rare and an investigation into what caused the fire would be launched. | But he added that such incidents were extremely rare and an investigation into what caused the fire would be launched. |
"I would imagine that everything will be cleared by tomorrow," he said. | "I would imagine that everything will be cleared by tomorrow," he said. |
"The priority is to make sure the train is safe so it can be sent to the nearest depot. In our experience they can be moved quickly." | "The priority is to make sure the train is safe so it can be sent to the nearest depot. In our experience they can be moved quickly." |
Alternative transport was arranged for passengers including buses and taxis. | Alternative transport was arranged for passengers including buses and taxis. |
The track running west to Holyhead has been reopened. | The track running west to Holyhead has been reopened. |
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