Surrey road remains closed for emergency repairs after electricity substation fire
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A Surrey road remains closed for emergency repairs, after an electricity substation fire disrupted rail services and sent black smoke into the sky.
AA Traffic News reported that Caterfield Lane, in Oxted, remained closed in both directions – between Red Lane and Park Road – on Tuesday morning (September 22). This followed a fire on Monday afternoon.
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service said crews were called to the substation, at 4.30pm. Two fire engines attended and the road was closed while crews dealt with the incident.
In an update issued shortly after 6.30pm, the fire service said: “We are in attendance at an electricity sub station fire on Caterfield Road, Oxted.
“This had had some impact on the railway and we would advise people to check their journeys before travelling.
“Black smoke can be seen from quite a distance so those who need to should close windows and doors.”
Firefighters remained at the substation late into Monday evening, with two engines still at the scene at 11pm.
The fire service confirmed at 8.10am on Tuesday that its crews had left.
It said: “We have now left the scene and handed the incident over to UK Power Networks and Southern Rail for any further updates.
“Thank you to local residents and road users for your patience and understanding while we responded to this incident.”
Caterfield Lane remained closed while emergency repairs were carried out, according to the AA. Drivers were advised to avoid the area and use an alternative route.
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