A huge fire has broken out at an industrial park near Thatcham in West Berkshire, with loud explosions heard from several miles away and train services brought to a halt.
The blaze at Colthrop Business Park started around 8pm today, with massive flames visible next to a railway line. People in the surrounding area have reported hearing loud bangs, and video footage shows huge plumes of smoke billowing across the area.
Fire crews at the scene
Multiple fire engines are currently at the scene tackling the fire. The cause of the blaze has not yet been confirmed.
Rail services disrupted
Great Western Railway (GWR) has cancelled services between Newbury and Bedwyn as a result of the fire.
The operator said: "Due to a very large fire near the railway, the room that controls the signals in the Newbury area has been evacuated. Therefore we are unable to operate the Newbury to Bedwyn service for the rest of the day. Road transport is operating between Reading, Newbury, Kintbury, Hungerford and Bedwyn. Taxis will depart Newbury and Bedwyn roughly at train departure times."
