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Arsenal fans have journey to Burnley thrown into chaos after train hits cows

Arsenal fans heading to Turf Moor had their journeys disrupted.
Arsenal fans heading to Turf Moor had their journeys disrupted. Photograph: Paul Gilham/Getty Images

Arsenal supporters had their journey to watch the team play Burnley at Turf Moor thrown into chaos after a Grand Central train collided with a herd of cows.

The 9.38am service from Kings Crosson Sunday reportedly killed eight cows crossing the track between London and Peterborough, blocking lines and disrupting services running north from the capital.

Arsenal fan and writer Tim Stillman tweeted that his train had been sent back to London. “First game I’m missing in nearly 15 years and it’s cos a train hit a cow,” he wrote.

Grand Central said in a statement: “Due to animals on the railway between Peterborough and London Kings Cross all lines are blocked. Train services to and from these stations may be subject to disruption on all routes. Disruption is expected until 1400.”

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