Man dead after being hit by train between Stone and Stoke-on-Trent
A MAN has died after being hit by a train between Stoke-on-Trent and Stone this morning.
Ambulance crews and the Midlands Air Ambulance were called to a section of track near to Wedgwood Drive in the Barlaston area at 9.50am.
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A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “Initially the location of the incident was not clear, so the helicopter was used to establish where the incident was.
“Unfortunately, as soon as ambulance staff reached the scene it was clear that nothing could be done to save the man and he was confirmed dead at the scene.
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“The train driver was unhurt and was left with train staff.”
Widespread delays of up to an hour occurred as a result of the incident, with London Midland, CrossCountry and Virgin Train services all affected.
Comments
by camband
Wednesday, October 10 2012, 6:59PM
“@ NUMPTY123....
On the subject of suicides per se, and with no reference whatsoever to the tragic death reported here (as we don't know how the man came to be on the railway line at this point in time), many a person who take their own life -shows no sign whatsoever of mental illness or severe depression, which could cause their close relatives or work colleagues to be so concerned.
Life isn't as simple as that. Some people never make a previous 'call for help' -classed officially as an attempted suicide. The first anyone is aware that their is a 'problem' is when they receive a 'knock on the door'.”
by doubty
Wednesday, October 10 2012, 6:01PM
“although most deaths on the railway are suicides, and this may also be, it does not state anywhere in the article that this is the case. talk about Chinese whispers!”
by NUMPTY123
Wednesday, October 10 2012, 4:38PM
“Twelve trains were redirected ,causing 800 peoples lifes totally disrupted again.
Surly the signs of a persons mental state should be reconised by friends and family and help given.”
by camband
Wednesday, October 10 2012, 3:40PM
“From this brief factual report, there's little to comment on, other than to mention the recent frequency of tragic deaths on this particular stretch of railway.... and specific spot.
Another family left in shock.”