Train lines have been blocked due to an ongoing fire near Ipswich. Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service were called to a blaze at Sackers Recycling Centre in Great Blakenham just before 10am on Thursday. It is believed the fire is coming from a recycling bin .
Greater Anglia has confirmed all train lines are blocked due to the fire. ⚠ Due to a fire near the railway suspected to involve gas cylinders between Needham Market and #Ipswich all lines are blocked. Train services running through these stations may be cancelled, delayed or revised.
Disruption is expected until further notice. A spokesman said: "Due to a fire near the railway suspected to involve gas cylinders between Needham Market and Ipswich all lines are blocked. "Train services running through these stations may be cancelled, delayed or revised.
" Customers have also been advised not to travel between Ipswich and Norwich, and Cambridge and Ely. Ticket restrictions have been lifted and will be valid for travel on Friday if passengers are unable to travel today. Disruption is expected until further notice.
Motorists are also advised to avoid the area as Gipping Road and Mason Drive have been closed by police..
