Train services disrupted as huge fire breaks out
A large fire has broken out at a recycling plant in Birmingham, causing cancellations and delays to train services.
Seventy-five firefighters are currently battling the blaze near to Tyseley Railway Station.
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15 crews are in attendance, multiple hydraulic platforms are in use/en route.
Crews priority is to prevent spread to surrounding businesses.
????Please avoid the area, local residents are advised to close doors and windows as a precautionary measure pic.twitter.com/3zLe379Kh6— West Midlands Fire (@WestMidsFire) March 18, 2019
The fire on Hay Hall Road was reported at around 6am and West Midlands Fire Service warned that roads near the site were closed.
“We currently have 15 resources in attendance, including specialist units. Please avoid the area,” it tweeted.
The fire, which is near railway lines, has caused some trains to be cancelled or delayed between Birmingham and Leamington Spa.
Cross Country and West Midlands Railway serviced are affected, but not Chiltern Railways, according to National Rail.
