Emergency services called to train derailment in Cumbria

Avanti West Coast says all lines blocked due to derailed train between Penrith North Lakes and Oxenholme Lake District

Emergency services have been called to a train derailment near Shap in Cumbria, North West ambulance service said.

The transport secretary, Heidi Alexander, said a major incident had been declared following the incident but that at this stage “there are no reported injuries” and her department was working “swiftly to make sure that people can get off the train safely”.