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Lines north of Preston and south of Carlisle were blocked as a result, leaving passengers stranded either side of the crash.

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Last week, Cyclone Montha triggered heavy rain and snowfall across Nepal, leaving trekkers and tourists stranded on popular Himalayan trekking routes.

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But then the water would rise, leaving them stranded.

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Neither side was able to score a run after the third inning, and both sides stranded multiple baserunners as the Dodgers held on for victory.

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In particular, Honnold -- who famously climbed El Capitan with no ropes -- pointed to "cuts to search and rescue," which could mean that climbers involved in accidents are left stranded.

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