A fire near Manchester Piccadilly station caused significant travel disruption on Tuesday morning. Emergency services were called to the scene at around 8am, leading to the closure of several roads and delays to train services.
Details of the incident
The fire broke out in a commercial building close to the station. Fire crews from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service attended and brought the blaze under control by 10am. No injuries have been reported.
Impact on travel
Train services through Piccadilly were delayed by up to 30 minutes, and some services were cancelled. Roads in the area, including London Road and Fairfield Street, were closed for several hours. Passengers were advised to check with operators before travelling.
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