Deraill Train lifted by Multi Task 1200 (Rail Crane) Audenshaw Manchester
Filmed on DJI mini 250 g drone
Network Rail say the freight train 'came off the tracks' at low speed, with one injured (SHOCK).The eyewitness said: "I was on a work call and heard an enormous scraping as the whole house began to shake. Spoke with neighbours closer to the line who noted pictures falling from the walls - everyone thought we were having an earthquake."In a statement, Network Rail said: "“At around 11:30 on 6/9/24 we received a report that a freight train had come off the tracks at low speed near Denton."The train was carrying aggregates and was headed for Manchester Hope Street. Officers remain at the scene and the line remains closed while the scene is being cleared and investigated. Enquiries are ongoing.
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Simon Rhodes
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