07 November 2025 , 12:14
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Emergency services were called to two separate fatal incidents at train stations in England within hours of each other, prompting widespread disruption and heavy police presence.
In Rayleigh, Essex, a person was pronounced dead at the scene after being struck by a train early Thursday morning. Officers were called shortly after 5am following reports of a casualty on the tracks. The incident brought all Greater Anglia services between Southend Victoria and Wickford to a halt, with trains to and from London Liverpool Street suspended.
A large number of police, ambulance, and specialist emergency vehicles were seen at the station, which was cordoned off to the public. Greater Anglia confirmed the fatality, stating: “Unfortunately someone has been hit by a train between Wickford and Southend Victoria. Emergency services are at the scene dealing with the incident.”
Later that day, British Transport Police (BTP) responded to a second fatality at Ashton-under-Lyne station in Greater Manchester. Officers were called at around 5pm to reports of a person on the tracks. Despite efforts from paramedics, the individual was pronounced dead at the scene.
BTP said the death is not being treated as suspicious and a report will be prepared for the coroner.
Both incidents caused significant disruption to rail services and drew major responses from emergency teams.
World Affairs Correspondent