Train services disrupted after person struck by train in Somerset

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 21 Oct, 12:08 · Archive

Train services between Taunton and Castle Cary in Somerset have been disrupted after a person was struck by a train.

All train lines between Taunton and Castle Cary in Somerset have been closed following an incident in which a person was struck by a train. Emergency services are dealing with the incident.

Great Western Railway said services are being diverted where possible, which is adding up to 45 minutes to journey times. No trains to and from London Paddington are able to serve Castle Cary at present. Customers at or requiring those stations travelling towards Reading or London have been advised to catch a GWR service towards Gloucester and change at Bath Spa.

The railway operator said train services running through these stations may be cancelled, delayed or diverted. Disruption was expected until 13:00.

How it is being reported

• Person left with 'life-threatening' injuries after being hit by trainA person is being treated for injuries that are thought to be life-threatening after a person was struck by a train in Somerset this morning.Somerset County Gazette · 21 Oct, 12:28
• Trains stopped after person hit by train in Somerset - updatesAll lines are closed in the areaSomersetLive · 21 Oct, 11:51
• Train services disrupted after person struck by train in Somerset - LIVEDue to the emergency services dealing with an incident between Taunton and Castle Cary, all train lines are blocked, GWR has said.Somerset County Gazette · 21 Oct, 11:27

In this story: Great Western Railway · Taunton · Castle Cary · Somerset · Bath Spa · London Paddington

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