A car crash at a roundabout in Manchester City Centre has resulted in the closure of all railway lines between Newton-le-Willows and Manchester, causing significant travel disruption. The driver, who was arrested for a positive breath sample, was taken to the hospital for assessment.
A car has crashed at a roundabout and landed on train tracks in Manchester City Centre, causing significant travel disruption. The incident occurred at the Regent Road roundabout in Salford, where a vehicle collided and ended up on the railway lines below. Emergency services were called to the scene, and the driver was taken to a hospital for assessment.
While their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening, the crash has resulted in the closure of all railway lines between Newton-le-Willows and Manchester. Network Rail, responsible for maintaining the UK's rail infrastructure, apologized to passengers traveling between Liverpool and Manchester for the disruption. They stated that due to the police incident involving a vehicle on the line at Salford, no trains were currently operating. The incident also impacted road traffic, with the A57 Regent Road, located off the M602, experiencing delays as remedial work was carried out. A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police Traffic shared an update on social media platform X, informing the public of the delays and emphasizing the disruption to the rail network caused by the car landing on the tracks. They also confirmed that the driver was arrested after providing a positive breath sample.Adding to the inconvenience, National Rail issued an alert stating that all lines were closed between Newton-le-Willows/Wigan North Western and Manchester Oxford Road/Manchester Victoria due to the emergency services' response. This closure led to the cancellation, delay, or diversion of numerous trains, with disruption expected to continue until 1 p.m. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the potential dangers associated with impaired driving and the cascading consequences it can have on public transportation and road networks
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