A person has died following an incident on the railway lines in Essex. British Transport Police officers were called to the lines between Stratford and Shenfield at around 5pm yesterday evening (May 30). It had been reported to the police that there was a casualty on the tracks near Stratford station.
Ambulance crews were also dispatched to the scene. Tragically despite their best efforts, one person was confirmed dead at the scene. Police have said they do not believe the incident is suspicious.
Railway lines between Stratford and the rest of Essex were closed yesterday evening while emergency services attended. Read more: Epileptic mum died just feet from newborn son's cot in sudden and unexplained death as family fear sister will be next Read more: Tributes to 'beautiful' teenage girl 'loved by all' tragically killed in Essex crash A spokesman for Greater Anglia said at the time: "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." A spokesman for British Transport Police said: "British Transport Police received a report at 5pm yesterday (30 May) to 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." You don't have to suffer in silence if you're.