Train stuck due to landslide in Kent

Nineteen people have been evacuated from a train that became stuck following a landslide in Kent, British Transport Police (BTP) said.

The train came to a halt between West Malling and Borough Green yesterday, and rescue attempts were hindered by localised flooding, Network Rail Kent and Sussex said. The operator said staff would be working overnight to clear mud washed on to the tracks by the recent heavy rainfall. A coach was being arranged for the 19 people who were led out of the train.