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

The train company Avanti West Coast said on social media: “Due to a derailed train between Penrith North Lakes and Oxenholme Lake District, all lines are blocked.

“We are strongly advising customers not to travel north of Preston today.”

This is a breaking news story and is being updated.

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