A tragic incident occurred on the railway lines in Essex, resulting in the death of one individual. British Transport Police officers were summoned to the lines between Stratford and Shenfield at approximately 5 pm on the evening of May 30. The police received a report of a casualty on the tracks near Stratford station. Ambulance crews were promptly dispatched to the scene to provide medical assistance. Despite the swift response and their best efforts, the person was tragically pronounced dead at the scene.
The British Transport Police have stated that they do not consider the incident to be suspicious. As a result of the incident, railway lines between Stratford and other parts of Essex were closed yesterday evening while emergency services attended to the situation. A spokesman for Greater Anglia, the train operating company, provided an update at the time of the incident, saying: “Due to a person hit by a train between Stratford and Shenfield, some lines are closed.
Train services running through these stations may be cancelled, delayed or revised. Disruption is expected until further notice.” Further details were provided by a spokesman for the British Transport Police, who said: “British Transport Police received a report at 5 pm yesterday (30 May) of a casualty on the tracks near Stratford station. Paramedics also attended; however, sadly, a person was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident is not thought to be suspicious, and a file will be prepared for the coroner.”
The closure of the railway lines caused significant disruption to evening travel, impacting many commuters and travelers in the region. Authorities are working to restore normal service as swiftly as possible while ensuring a thorough investigation and necessary safety checks are conducted.
Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the deceased during this difficult time.
