Police officer hit by train whilst trying to save a distressed man in Newark
The officer's been seriously hurt
A Police officer has been seriously injured after being hit by a train as he was helping a distressed man on the railway line in the Newark area.
Officers were called out to a concern for the safety of a man at Balderton around 7 o clock last night.
The man was also injured and both are in hospital.
Police were deployed to a residential area around 7 o clock yesterday evening.
This is a truly devastating incident
British Transport Police are leading on the investigation.
Police say during the incident a police officer was hit by a train and suffered serious injuries.
He was taken to the Queen's Medical centre in Nottingham.
The man on the line was also hurt but his injuries aren't believed to be life threatening.
He was also taken to hospital.
I would like to personally thank them for their quick and dedicated response to this incident.
Chief Constable Kate Meynell said: “This is a truly devastating incident that has left one of our officers very poorly in hospital. We are supporting his family and ensuring that he gets all the care and support he needs.
“This was also extremely traumatic for all those who attended the scene, some of whom provided immediate medical assistance while the ambulance was on its way.
“I would like to personally thank them for their quick and dedicated response to this incident.
“Officers and police staff put themselves in danger every day to keep the public safe and from harm and I personally want to say how eternally grateful and proud I am of them all.”