Storm Boelo Causes Flooding and Infrastructure Damage Across Greater Manchester

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 25

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Storm Boelo has brought flooding, fallen trees, and damage across Greater Manchester. In Heywood, emergency services inspected a building structure on Bridge Street after concerns were raised. The storm also caused flooding on major routes in Bury, Blackburn Road, and Bolton.

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Why it matters

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The storm is causing major travel disruption across the North West, impacting rail services. Damage from the storm, including track flooding and power line damage, requires immediate repairs to infrastructure.

Storm Boelo is causing major travel disruption across the North West, affecting Network Rail services.

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Who's involved

Greater ManchesterMetropolitan county affected by the storm and associated incidents
Greater Manchester PolicePolice force that responded to structural concerns in Heywood
Network RailManages rail infrastructure that is experiencing disruption from the storm

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The entities involved

Greater Manchester
metropolitan county in North West England
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police force of Manchester, England and surroundings
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Network Rail
state-owned company that manages rail infrastructure in Great Britain
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