Driver ploughs car into railway bridge as debris scattered 40ft below on track
Train services have been cancelled as a car crashed into a bridge above the train tracks
A car has crashed into a railway bridge in Aughton.[1]
Debris from the car and the structure can be seen scattered below on the train tracks after the incident which happened at around 2.15am today, Thursday, December 28. Police[2] have confirmed that a red Seat Ibiza smashed into the bridge, causing severe damage.
Officers[3] revealed that no injuries have been reported. Prescot Road[4] remains closed while a clean up operation takes place. Police have blocked access from the junction of Moss Delph Lane in both directions.
Moss Delph Lane can still be accessed in the opposite direction with Parrs Lane and Town Green being alternative routes. Train services between Maghull and Ormskirk are being disrupted due to the incident.
A spokesperson for Merseyrail[6] said that services running to and from these stations will be terminated at and started back from Maghull. A rail replacement bus has been put on from Maghull to Ormskirk in both directions.
References
- ^ Aughton. (www.liverpoolecho.co.uk)
- ^ Police (www.liverpoolecho.co.uk)
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- ^ Prescot Road (www.liverpoolecho.co.uk)
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- ^ Merseyrail (www.liverpoolecho.co.uk)