TRAINS were delayed through East Lancashire after trespassers left a wheelie bin on a railway line.

British Transport Police said the incident happened yesterday morning (TUESDAY) at Mill Hill Railway Station and caused delays for commuters travelling between Blackburn, Burnley, Accrington and Preston.

Nobody has been arrested in connection with the incident.

BTP Lancashire Tweeted: "@northernassist train struck a wheelie bin placed on the lines near Mill Hill Railway Station this morning.

Services delayed.