Fire service update on Leominster train fire reports

Transport for Wales. File picture <i>(Image: Transport for Wales)</i>
Transport for Wales. File picture (Image: Transport for Wales)
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Passengers have been evacuated from a train at Leominster railway station after reports of a fire prompted emergency response.

Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service said crews were called to a train fire in Leominster at 10.13am on Monday, November 9.

The service said train occupants were evacuated and the incident was closed at 11.11am.

Fire crews and ambulances were seen at the station, while several Transport for Wales services were disrupted.

Transport for Wales has warned services could be cancelled or delayed by up to an hour following the incident, with disruption expected until around 1.30pm.

National Rail reported delays to several services calling at Leominster, including trains to Manchester Piccadilly, Cardiff Central and Fishguard Harbour.

Passengers have been advised to check the latest travel information before setting out on their journeys.

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