18 m. ago Cumbria train derailment latest: Emergency services rush to ‘major incident’ sparking widespread travel chaos

Train firm Avanti West Coast says all lines were blocked after incident

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23 m. ago Cumbria train incident: Travel chaos for Scots as train derailed in Cumbria with emergency services on scene

Avanti West Coast said all lines are blocked north of Preston.

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36 m. ago Major motorway closed after crash as lorry bursts into flames

Drivers are facing long delays during rush hour this morning.

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44 m. ago Cumbria train derailment LIVE: Travel chaos as emergency services rush to scene

Emergency services have been called to a train derailment near Shap in Cumbria with all lines blocked and people warned not to travel north of Preston today

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46 m. ago Cumbria train derailment sparks urgent ambulance response to major incident

An major incident has occurred in an area of Cumbria after a train has derailed sparking travel chaos as emergency services look to treat anyone injured at the scene

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46 m. ago Avanti train derails LIVE as major incident declared in Shap with all lines blocked

The incident took place early this morning in Shap in Cumbria

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76 m. ago Major motorway closed after lorry crash sees vehicle bursts into flames in rush hour chaos

This is a breaking news story and is being constantly updated by our reporters as the breaking news story develops

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10 h. ago Hero train driver's breathtaking act stopped mass stabbing even more horrific

Travel expert Simon Calder said the LNER train driver's quick call to the control centre at Network Rail to get the train diverted onto the slow line was 'absolutely crucial'

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35 h. ago Live: Huntingdon train stabbing sees major incident declared as nine suffer life

A major incident has been declared and two people have been arrested following the incident

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41 h. ago Major motorway closed over police incident as air ambulance lands with '80

This is a breaking news story and is being constantly updated by our reporters as the breaking news story develops

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64 h. ago Marks and Spencer announces store changes including 11 cafe closures — full list

Marks and Spencer has announced a major restructure of its stores, which will see 11 cafes close permanently, as well as the opening of six new food halls before Christmas

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65 h. ago Live: Emergency services respond to major incident in Salford

The emergency services are responding to reports someone has fallen into the River Irwell

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68 h. ago LIVE as Dagenham Heathway station CLOSED due to 'emergency services' incident

LIVE as Dagenham Heathway station CLOSED due to 'emergency services' incident  This Is Local London

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69 h. ago Major USA airport close to cancelling all flights amid government's shutdown

As the US government shutdown reaches the end of its fifth week, one of America's most popular travel hubs has come close to cancelling all landings.

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2 d. ago Major South London road closed after woman and 2 children rescued from flat fire

Major South London road closed after woman and 2 children rescued from flat fire  MyLondon

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3 d. ago BREAKING: M62 and A57M traffic chaos LIVE as crashes close major roads

Crashes have brought two major roads to a standstill with drivers face huge delays getting to work. Police are on the scene as National Highways provide updates

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3 d. ago LIVE: Mancunian Way shut both ways due to serious police incident

The Mancunian Way is shut in both directions

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3 d. ago London travel news LIVE: M25 finally reopens after lorry overturns in crash but severe delays remain

An overturned lorry has closed the M25 in Surrey between Cobham and Leatherhead, causing major delays for drivers

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3 d. ago London travel news LIVE: M25 closed with major delays after lorry overturns in crash

An overturned lorry has closed the M25 in Surrey between Cobham and Leatherhead, causing major delays for drivers

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3 d. ago M25 traffic LIVE: Motorway closed as crash and flipped lorry cause 8

An overturned lorry has caused chaos on the M25 today - emergency services are at the scene, with traffic queues going back eight miles

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