A tractor and trailer that got stuck on train tracks near Wakefield in West Yorkshire has been removed by the West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service.
The accident occurred around 9pm on Wednesday 15 August, and it took the fire service almost nine hours of working through the night to untangle the tractor from the gantry and overhead wires.
It took nine hours to remove the tractor. / West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service
“The vehicle had demolished a gantry supporting the overhead line equipment and contact with the overhead lines had caused the electric to trip,” a statement from West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service read.
“Specialist technical rescue teams from Cleckheaton Fire Station and teams from Network Rail worked together throughout the night to recover the vehicle from the tracks and help restore normal service as soon as possible.”
Specialist fire fighters helped remove the tractor from train tracks in Leeds. / West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service
The incident caused considerable damage to the tracks and had a knock-on effect on commuters travelling to Leeds, Glasgow and London.
It is not known how the accident occurred but no injuries were reported.
The operation involved fire service and Network Rail personnel. / West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service
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A tractor and trailer that got stuck on train tracks near Wakefield in West Yorkshire has been removed by the West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service.
The accident occurred around 9pm on Wednesday 15 August, and it took the fire service almost nine hours of working through the night to untangle the tractor from the gantry and overhead wires.
It took nine hours to remove the tractor. / West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service
“The vehicle had demolished a gantry supporting the overhead line equipment and contact with the overhead lines had caused the electric to trip,” a statement from West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service read.
“Specialist technical rescue teams from Cleckheaton Fire Station and teams from Network Rail worked together throughout the night to recover the vehicle from the tracks and help restore normal service as soon as possible.”
Specialist fire fighters helped remove the tractor from train tracks in Leeds. / West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service
The incident caused considerable damage to the tracks and had a knock-on effect on commuters travelling to Leeds, Glasgow and London.
It is not known how the accident occurred but no injuries were reported.
The operation involved fire service and Network Rail personnel. / West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service
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