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Due to a fire next to the track between Leeds and Wakefield Westgate the line is blocked.

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A woman was taken to hospital after a fire broke out in her retirement flat in Leeds.

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It happened in the bathroom of her Acre Court home in Acre Road, Middleton, at about 7.20pm on Tuesday, April 20.

The woman suffered smoke inhalation a was taken to hospital by ambulance.

A West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service spokesman said: "Fire in bathroom. Two hose reels, Four breathing apparatus and positive pressure ventilation used.

"One elderly lady suffered smoke inhalation, oxygen therapy administered by fire service personnel and casualty transferred to hospital by ambulance.

"Smoke detection installed and working.

"Two appliances from Hunslet and one from Leeds attended along with fire investigation officer."

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