A HUGE fire has erupted through a Manchester building sparking widespread evacuations.
All railway lines into Road station remain closed whilst fire services tackle a blaze which erupted near now-derelict Hotspur Press buildingthis evening.
Emergency services are at the scene currently tackling the huge fire as passengers have been urgently evacuated from station.
Trains are currently not running to and from the station with disruptions expected to persist until 8pm.
Shocking pictures show plumes of black smoke billowing into the sky, travelling for miles over the city centre.
All floor of the derelict Hotspur building are believed to be on fire with cordons in place blocking off surrounding streets.
A National Rail spokesperson said: “Due to a fire next to the track at road, all lines are blocked and the station has been evacuated.
“Trains are currently unable to run through Manchester Oxford road in both directions. emergency services are aware of the issue and are sending a team to site.”;
A TransPennine Express told Manchester Evening News: “Due to a fire next to the track at Manchester Oxford Road all lines are blocked.
“Train services running through this station may be cancelled or delayed. Disruption is expected until 20:00.”;
