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Massive fire breaks out at train station causing commuter chaos
Greater Anglia is accepting bus tickets between Lowestoft, Norwich and Great Yarmouth as crews damp down hotspots after the blaze.
- On Thursday, April 9, a fire broke out at Oulton Broad North Railway Station in Suffolk shortly after midnight, destroying a restaurant on the platform and halting all train services through the station.
- Firefighters from Lowestoft North and South, supported by Norfolk crews and an aerial platform from Yarmouth, responded to the blaze and battled through the night to control the roof fire.
- National Rail confirmed "trains are unable to run through the station" following severe damage, while Police and Network Rail engineers remained on site investigating and ensuring all structures are safe.
- Greater Anglia is accepting rail tickets on local bus routes between Lowestoft, Norwich, and Great Yarmouth to provide commuter alternatives while rail services remain suspended until 10am.
- Although the fire was extinguished by 6am, Suffolk County Council warned that "residents are being asked to avoid the area" due to emergency vehicle congestion as roads begin to reopen.
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