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Tom Beattie

Heatwave chaos in North East with Metro and rail disruption and multiple fires amid 30°c temperatures

There was chaos in the North East with disruption to Metro services as well multiple fires following a day of extreme heat.

Many in the region enjoyed the sunny conditions with some taking to the coast to take a dip on the sea and enjoy the sea breeze. As the day, ensued however, services were disrupted as infrastructure struggled to cope with the temperatures.

During the afternoon, multiple routes were suspended on the Metro due to damage to overhead wires sagging in the extreme heat as temperatures reached in excess of 30°c.

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