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Fifteen fire crews are on the scene of a massive blaze at Sackers Recycling Centre in Great Blakenham, Ipswich as all mainline train services are suspended.
What's happening: Fifteen fire crews are battling the recycling centre blaze.
Firefighters from Suffolk and Essex are at the scene of a large fire at Sackers recycling centre in Great Blakenham, near Ipswich.
Greater Anglia has closed the nearby railway line, disrupting services. The train operator believes gas cylinders may be involved in the blaze.
Why it matters: The fire is causing significant disruption to local transport and potentially poses a risk to nearby residents.
Details:
Residents in the area have been advised to keep doors and windows closed while firefighters tackle the blaze.
Train services from London are currently being terminated at Ipswich, with the railway line closed in both directions.
Sackers, which handles scrap metal and waste recycling, has confirmed the presence of firefighters at the scene.
What they're saying: A spokesperson for Sackers said: "We can confirm that firefighters are at the scene."
The big picture: More to follow in due course.
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