LONDON (Reuters) -British transport minister Heidi Alexander said there were no injuries reported after a train derailed in northern England on Monday. "I know that a major incident has been stood up,
UK Train Derailment: No Injuries Reported, Says Transport Minister
Overview of the Train Derailment Incident
LONDON (Reuters) -British transport minister Heidi Alexander said there were no injuries reported after a train derailed in northern England on Monday.
Minister's Statement
"I know that a major incident has been stood up," she said on LBC radio. "There are no reported injuries. We will work swiftly to make sure that people can get off the train safely."
Emergency Response
North West Ambulance Service said it had dispatched resources to the scene and was working with other emergency services.
Travel Advisory from Avanti West Coast
Avanti West Coast, which operates long-distance services between London and Scotland, advised passengers not to travel north from the city of Preston.
(Reporting by Sam Tabahriti; editing by Sarah Young)
