Train chaos as line CLOSED after car crashes into roundabout & lands on tracks sparking huge delays during rush hour
A LINE has CLOSED after a car crashed into a roundabout and landed on the tracks, sparking huge delays during rush hour.
Commuters are being warned to expect major disruption near Manchester city centre following a dramatic collision.
Police say a car crashed at Regent Road roundabout, in Salford, before landing on the train tracks beneath.
All railway lines between Newton-le-Willows and Manchester are closed as a result.
The incident is also affecting trains between Wigan North Western and Manchester.
The incident is also affecting the A57 Regent Road, off the M602.
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A GMP Traffic spokesperson wrote on X: "Regent Rd Roundabout, Salford. Please expect some delays this morning while remedial works are carried out following a 1 vehicle collision.
"There will also be disruption to the rail network as the car has landed on the train tracks. Driver arrested for positive breath sample."
A National Rail spokesperson added: "Due to the emergency services dealing with an incident between Newton-le-Willows / Wigan North Western and Manchester Oxford Road / Manchester Victoria all lines are currently closed.
"As a result, trains may be cancelled, delayed or diverted. Disruption is expected until 13:00."
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