A rush hour horror crash left commuters in chaos as a car flipped onto railway tracks, leading to the closure of major rail lines. The incident occurred when the vehicle collided with a roundabout at Regent Road in Salford before falling onto the tracks on February 7th. The crash impacted all services between Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Airport, disrupting travel for many passengers.
According to reports from the Mirror, a GMP Traffic spokesperson stated, “Regent Rd Roundabout, Salford. Please expect some delays this morning while remedial works are carried out following a 1 vehicle collision. There will also be disruption to the rail network as the car has landed on the train tracks. Driver arrested for positive breath sample.” The Manchester Evening News confirmed that the driver was taken into custody on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.
Drivers in the area were advised to anticipate delays at Regent Road roundabout, just off the M602. A National Rail spokesperson added that due to the ongoing incident between Newton-le-Willows/Wigan North Western and Manchester Oxford Road/Manchester Victoria, all lines were temporarily closed. This closure resulted in potential cancellations, delays, or diversions of trains, with disruption expected until 13:00.
The affected rail lines included services operated by Northern between Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Airport, between Wigan North Western and Manchester Victoria, as well as between Chester and Leeds/Manchester Victoria. TransPennine Express services between Liverpool Lime Street and Hull/Manchester Victoria/Newcastle, and between Lancaster and Manchester Airport were also impacted. Additionally, Transport for Wales services between Chester/Llandudno and Manchester Airport/Manchester Oxford Road, and between Holyhead and Manchester Airport were affected.
The incident highlights the importance of safety measures on the road and the potential ripple effects of accidents on public transport systems. It serves as a reminder for drivers to remain vigilant and adhere to traffic regulations to prevent such incidents in the future.
Summary:
The rush hour crash involving a car flipping onto railway tracks at Regent Road in Salford caused major disruptions for commuters travelling between Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Airport. The driver was arrested for driving under the influence, leading to delays and cancellations on several key rail lines. This incident underscores the significance of road safety and the interconnectedness of different modes of transportation.