LIVE: Delays to trains from Manchester Piccadilly due to emergency incident - latest updates

Trains were disrupted on a line in Manchester this morning as emergency crews dealt with an incident.

Emergency services responded to reports of a 'casualty on the track' on the line between Manchester Piccadilly and Crewe. An air ambulance was spotted landing near to Handforth station, just over the border in Cheshire.

British Transport Police said a person had been taken to hospital. In a statement, a spokesperson said: ""Officers were called to Handforth railway station at around 10.15am today (27 January) following reports of a casualty on the tracks.

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"Paramedics also attended, and a person has been taken to hospital."

The line has since been reopened, though Northern, Transpennine Express and Transport for Wales services between Manchester Piccadilly and Crewe may be delayed.

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There may be still be delays of up to 45 minutes or cancellations between Manchester Piccadilly and Crewe.

In a statement, a British Transport Police spokesperson said:

"Officers were called to Handforth railway station at around 10.15am today (27 January) following reports of a casualty on the tracks.

"Paramedics also attended, and a person has been taken to hospital."

We are awaiting information from British Transport Police on this incident.

As soon as we know more, we will update this live blog.

According to National Rail, these are the routes affected:

Avanti West Coast between Manchester Piccadilly and London Euston

Northern between Manchester