Two hundred passengers evacuated from Roscommon train
Two hundred passengers were successfully evacuated from the train.
Two hundred passengers were successfully evacuated from a train in County Roscommon this afternoon.
The 12:45 Heuston to Westport train came to a stop close to the level crossing at Glanduff National School when a fire broke out in one of the carriages. This was successfully put out by members of staff.
Irish Rail explained that a fire developed in the undercarriage area near the gearbox of one carriage. The fire was confined to this area, and no part of the passenger area of the train was affected. Fire suppression systems activated and the driver used fire extinguishers and the fire was put out.
Members of Roscommon Fire Service, the National Ambulance Service, gardaí and Irish Rail staff were quickly on the scene to help passengers from the train who were then bussed to Roscommon.
There is some disruption to train services this evening as a result of the issue, with Irish Rail advising the services on the line are now running about 50 minutes late.
