Person dies after being struck by train near London

Summarised from 3 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 11 Nov, 13:58 · Archive

A person died after being struck by a train at Hanwell railway station on 11 November.

A person died after being struck by a train at Hanwell railway station on the morning of 11 November. British Transport Police were called at around 6.30am to reports of a casualty on the tracks. Officers responded with paramedics, but the person was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident is not being treated as suspicious, and a file will be prepared for the coroner.

The incident caused significant disruption to rail services. Lines between Reading, Didcot Parkway, Bedwyn and Newbury, and London Paddington were blocked as emergency services responded. Great Western Railway brought all trains in the affected area to an immediate stop.

Services along the route were cancelled or delayed as a result. Railway lines reopened at around 9.30am, although some disruption to the planned timetable continued with further delays and cancellations as services resumed.

Great Western Railway offered support to passengers affected by the incident, directing those needing help to contact the Samaritans on 116 123, which operates a free 24/7 helpline.

How it is being reported

• Person dies after being hit by train between Swindon and LondonA person has died after being hit by a train on the tracks between Swindon and London.Wiltshire Times · 11 Nov, 13:03
• Person dies after being hit by train between Swindon and LondonA person has died after being hit by a train on the tracks between Swindon and London.Gazette & Herald · 11 Nov, 13:03
• Person dies after being hit by train between Swindon and LondonA person has died after being hit by a train on the tracks between Swindon and London.Swindon Advertiser · 11 Nov, 13:03
• Railway lines between Swindon and London blocked after person hit by trainThe railway lines between Swindon and London are currently blocked due to an emergency.Swindon Advertiser · 11 Nov, 07:42

In this story: Hanwell railway station · Great Western Railway · British Transport Police · London Paddington · Reading · Samaritans

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