A PASSENGER has spoken of the moment she almost had to jump onto the track at Northway Railway Station to escape after the platform started to collapse in front of her.

The frightening incident yesterday, Tuesday, sent shockwaves through the community, with many people saying it was a 'miracle' that no-one was injured or killed.

The partial building collapse is still causing disruption to services today, Wednesday, and an investigation into what happened is underway.

Susan Gadd was on the platform at the time.

She said: "We heard a crash and an incredibly loud noise, then the roof started collapsing at one end of the platform where I was standing underneath with three other people.

"It was collapsing along the length of the platform like a domino effect so in a split second I decided to jump onto the track to escape but saw a train approaching so I sprinted to the other end of the platform instead!

"The fire brigade arrived extremely quickly and everyone was helpful."

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On Facebook, readers were shocked to see the dramatic images of the damage, while others expressed their gratitude that they had not been at the station.

Michael Beddard said: "This could have caused a disaster if it had compromised the track, fortunately there where no casualties."

Julie King added: "Thank goodness no-one was hurt."

Safety inspectors from the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) attended the scene to assist Network Rail, helping to take 'immediate and effective action' to ensure there were no risks to both passengers and trains passing through the station.

Further enquiries are now being made into the cause of the incident.