Person dies after train incident at West Hampstead Thameslink
Services between St Pancras and West Hampstead Thameslink were disrupted for several hours on October 14.
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A person died on October 14 after being struck by a train on the railway line between St Pancras International and West Hampstead Thameslink stations. British Transport Police were called to West Hampstead at 12:09pm that day following reports of a casualty on the track. The individual was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident is not being treated as suspicious, and a file is being prepared for the coroner, according to a British Transport Police spokesperson.
Passengers on a train caught in the incident were held onboard for nearly two hours. The train was stopped between St Pancras and West Hampstead Thameslink. Following police advice, the train eventually began to move slowly towards Cricklewood and then St Pancras.
Thameslink trains delayed after person hit by train
Services are experiencing disruption due to an incident near St Pancras International.
Service Disruption
The incident caused significant disruption to rail services. Thameslink services were unable to run in either direction between West Hampstead Thameslink and stations including St Albans City, Luton, and Bedford. East Midland Railway services to and from Luton were also affected. National Rail advised passengers to delay their journeys until later in the day. The disruption was expected to last until 5pm, although it could have continued for longer.
Anyone affected by the incident can contact the Samaritans on 116 123 for confidential support.
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+What happened at West Hampstead Thameslink station on October 14?
A person died after being hit by a train on the line between St Pancras International and West Hampstead Thameslink. Police were called to the scene at 12:09pm. The incident is not being treated as suspicious.
+Which train services were affected by the incident?
Thameslink services were disrupted between West Hampstead Thameslink and stations including St Albans City, Luton, and Bedford. East Midland Railway services to and from Luton were also affected. Disruption lasted until approximately 5pm.
+What was the police response to the incident?
British Transport Police attended West Hampstead station at 12:09pm following reports of a casualty on the track. 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.
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