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Half-term travel chaos as hundreds of people stranded at London Euston station

Euston station in London has run into chaos as hundreds of passengers have been left stranded after a bus hit a railway bridge.

30 October 2023 · 05:08 UTC

A collision involving a bus with a railway bridge caused significant delays at London's Euston station, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded. The incident led to a temporary halt of trains between Euston and Watford Junction.

The line was blocked to assess damages but reopened after confirming minor damage to the bus, as reported by trainline operator Avanti West Coast.

Videos circulated online showed large crowds stranded at Euston due to the delays. National Rail cited potential delays of up to 15 minutes between London Euston and Watford Junction following the collision at Harrow & Wealdstone.

Many passengers expressed their concerns on social media, seeking updates on the situation. The Metropolitan Police, who were called to the scene at 4.31 pm, confirmed minor bus damage and no reported injuries.