ONGOING – Smoke from train investigated in Chester

Address:Chester Railway Station, Station Road, Broughton, Chester

Attendance:Two fire engines from Chester

Details

Firefighters were called to reports of smoke coming from a train. The train was evacuated and checked by the crews using a thermal imaging camera. The smoke is believed to have come from the batteries so firefighters isolated them and used a large fan to clear smoke from the area. 

UPDATE - 17:52

The crews are working to cool the batteries and fully ventilate the train.

UPDATE 19:00

The firefighters are working with rail staff to cool the batteries on the train.

This incident will be updated when more information becomes available.

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Last updated: Saturday 13 May 2023

References

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