Train hits bike left on tracks near Market Harborough

A train struck a bicycle which had been left on the tracks at Desborough last night.
British Transport Police are investigating the incidentBritish Transport Police are investigating the incident
British Transport Police are investigating the incident

The southbound East Midlands train made an emergency stop at 8.12pm on Tuesday, February 23.

A spokesman for Network Rail said the train was not able to move again until 9.29pm, almost an hour and 20 minutes later.

British Transport Police are investigating the incident.