Wrexham train fire: Services disrupted after blaze

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Image caption, The blaze was in the undercarriage of one carriage

Services have been disrupted after a fire broke out on a train.

Emergency services were called at 06:43 GMT on Wednesday to the train near the A483 in Wrexham.

The train caught fire below the A483 northbound stretch, between junction five and junction six. The railway line is blocked and the road is closed in that area.

Transport for Wales confirmed there were no injuries and all passengers and crew who were on the train are safe.

It said: "This morning, the 04:25 Holyhead to Cardiff Central service was stopped near Wrexham General after reports of a fire on the train.

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Image caption, Five fire crews from Wrexham, Deeside Cheshire went to the scene.

"A number of services between Shrewsbury and Chester have been affected as a result, with replacement bus services in operation."

Three fire crews from Wrexham, one from Deeside and one from Cheshire attended the scene.

North Wales Fire and Rescue Service said firefighters tackled a fire in the undercarriage of one of the train's carriages.

It said arrangements have been made so affected commuters can continue their journey.

The A483, northbound at J5 near the B&Q roundabout, was closed but one lane has since been opened.