Person dies at Hemel Hempstead train station

Southern Rail confirmed a person was hit by a train

Author: Dan GoodingPublished 19th May 2021

A person has died after being hit by a train at Hemel Hempstead.

British Transport Police have confirmed the fatality, after lines were blocked yesterday afternoon.

In a statement this morning, STP said:

"Officers were called to Hemel Hempstead at 5.14pm following reports of a casualty on the tracks.

"Paramedics also attended however sadly a person was pronounced dead at the scene.

"The incident is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner."

Southern Rail services were some of those affected last night.

They tweeted urging people to seek help if they are struggling:

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