Disruption for Dorset passengers after lightning strike on railway
Dorset passengers faced disruption this morning after a lightning strike damaged a major railway line.
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Katie is a trainee reporter for the Dorset Echo and Bridport and Lyme Regis news. She covers a range of topics including breaking news, community stories, entertainment, leisure and more.
Katie is a trainee reporter for the Dorset Echo and Bridport and Lyme Regis news. She covers a range of topics including breaking news, community stories, entertainment, leisure and more.
Dorset passengers faced disruption this morning after a lightning strike damaged a major railway line.
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