Person dies after being struck by train near Swindon

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 22 Oct, 17:02 · Archive

A person has died after being struck by a train near Swindon, causing rail cancellations between Swindon and Gloucester.

A person died after being struck by a train near Swindon on Thursday, 22 October. Transport police were called to an area of the line at Purton just after 3pm following reports of a casualty on the tracks.

British Transport Police confirmed that despite the best efforts of their officers and paramedics in attendance, the person was pronounced dead at the scene. A spokesperson said: 'Officers attended, along with paramedics, but sadly a person was pronounced dead at the scene.' The incident is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.

Great Western Railway services between Swindon and Gloucester faced heavy disruption as a result. The rail firm reported that 'all lines are blocked' while emergency services responded to the incident. Services were cancelled with disruption expected to last until 5pm.

How it is being reported

• Person dies after incident on train tracks near SwindonA person has died after being hit by a train near Swindon earlier today.Swindon Advertiser · 22 Oct, 16:38
• Person dies after incident on train tracks near SwindonA person has died after being hit by a train near Swindon earlier today.Gazette & Herald · 22 Oct, 16:38
• LIVE: Swindon rail cancellations after 'person struck by train'Trains between Swindon and Gloucester have been cancelled after a 'person has been struck by a train'.Swindon Advertiser · 22 Oct, 15:23

In this story: Swindon · Purton · Gloucester · Great Western Railway · British Transport Police

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