An investigation is underway following the collapse of a road bridge onto a railway in Leicestershire.

Network Rail said the structure partially deteriorated onto the line at Grove Lane near Barrow Upon Soar on Monday, 01 August.

Engineers have now repaired the tracks and reopened the line to a "near normal" service today, 03 August.

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Paul McKeown, investment director for Network Rail said: "Our team was carrying out investigation work following reports of dips in the road at Grove Lane bridge when the parapet wall partially collapsed. Our engineers have worked around the clock to make the area safe, remove debris and repair the tracks below.

"A full investigation is underway into the cause of the collapse. We are working on plans to repair the bridge and will provide an update to the local community once we have a robust timeline for this work."

(LM/CD)