UK: Authorities responding to train derailment in Audenshaw, Manchester, Sept. 6

Authorities are responding to a train derailment in Audenshaw, Manchester, the afternoon of Sept. 6. Officials have deployed a significant emergency response to the Sidmouth Street area of the town. Initial reports indicate that the train was not a passenger train. Authorities have yet to make a statement on potential casualties.

Rail disruptions, including diversions, are likely on the impacted line. Increased security will likely continue until authorities have cleared and repaired the impacted section of the track. Road travel and transport disruptions are likely near the incident site as the emergency response is ongoing.