Northwich railway station roof collapse disrupts services

No-one was injured when the roof collapsed, but debris has blocked the adjacent railway line

A railway station has been closed after part of its roof collapsed, causing major disruption to rail services.

British Transport Police said the collapse at Northwich station in Cheshire happened at about 11:50 BST.

The force said there were not believed to be any injuries as a result of the collapse, but it had left a pile of rubble on one of the platforms.

Network Rail said the station would be shut until 18:00 on Wednesday due to debris blocking the line.

"We're working with Cheshire Fire and Rescue service after a partial building collapse at Northwich station," a spokesman said, adding that "fortunately, no-one has been injured".

Network Rail said there would be severe delays and cancellations due to debris on the line

He said it was "too early to say what caused this", but investigations were "under way and the station is closed".

Services between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester have since restarted but trains are not expected to call at Northwich until Wednesday evening, he said.

He apologised to passengers affected and advised people travelling in the area to check National Rail Enquiries before they make their journey, adding some bus replacement services were in place.

Weaver Vale MP Mike Amesbury said he would be speaking to Transport Secretary Grant Shapps "as a matter of urgency" about what had happened, but the priority was "to make the area safe and get the trains running again".