Emergency in Keighley tunnel is just a drill (From Bradford Telegraph and Argus)
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Emergency in Keighley tunnel is just a drill
10:00am Wednesday 13th February 2013 in News
Emergency services staff at the mock incident
Emergency services descended on a railway tunnel in the Bradford district after reports of a chemical spill on a train – but there was no cause for alarm.
Fire, police and ambulance crews were taking part in an exercise to test their responses at Ingrow railway tunnel, on the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway.
Students from Leeds City College Keighley Campus played the part of casualties.
Police Chief Inspector Tom Horner said: “These exercises are crucial in making sure the police and partner agencies can respond correctly in the event of a serious incident or chemical attack.”
