Man hit by train at Barlaston
A MAN has been airlifted to hospital after being struck by a train at a level crossing in Staffordshire.
The incident happened at 9.45am today at the Station Road crossing, in Barlaston, when a pedestrian is understood to have stepped on to the track. He was hit by the 9.07 Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol train.
Other rail services were diverted away from this stretch of the West Coast Main Line after Network Rail closed the track to deal with the emergency.
Paramedics and British Transport Police were also called to the scene. The air ambulance landed in a nearby field and took the injured man to hospital.
A British Transport Police spokesman said: "There are no details about the nature of the male's injuries at the moment. The incident is not being treated as suspicious."
The alarm was raised by a railway controller after hearing reports of an accident on the line.
Network Rail said a rail incident manager was currently at the site. It is not yet known if the train involved in the incident has been allowed to continue its journey.
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by andy, barlaston
Thursday, March 04 2010, 10:56AM
“it's plain and simple YOU SHOULD NOT and i repeat SHOULD NOT be on the track end of story. i used to be a stupid boy 15 years ago and thought it was fun to play on the track in meir where the tunnel goes unuder the old kings arms pub site.and i should have known better even at that age so why is a grown man who knows better than to be on the railway on there in the first place????????????????”
by Warren, Meir
Wednesday, March 03 2010, 8:47AM
“I take it some of you have no human feelings at all. I only hope the poor man is ok, and not reading some of the crass comments displayed hear.”
by Brian, Talke
Tuesday, March 02 2010, 7:42PM
“Even if it were the man's own fault I feel very sorry for him and his family and friends. On the other hand I have no sympathy for the view that it's OK for people to ignore the warning lights and bells because they are impatient. What on earth can be so important that people are willing to risk their, and other peoples lives to save a few minutes?”
by Maureen, stone
Tuesday, March 02 2010, 5:08PM
“How can people be so callous, until the full report is done no-body knows why, but also if he was having a breakdown , he needs sympathy not narrow minded comments”
by Barlastonian, Barlaston
Tuesday, March 02 2010, 4:00PM
“rob, stoke you idiot you moron!!! you dont know the facts stop jumping to conclusions as a resident in barlaston for over 20 years i am aware of the dangers the crossings bring, there is an elderly persons home right next to the tracks which is not ideal!!! there was also a death someone i knew very well not long ago and its people like you jumping to conclusions who make my blood boil so do yourself a favour and go comment elsewhere!!!”
by Bob, S-o-T
Tuesday, March 02 2010, 3:41PM
“You may well be right Rob but what happened to 'giving him the benefit of the doubt'. Or in your opinion do you not think there is any doubt?”
by rob, stoke
Tuesday, March 02 2010, 3:33PM
“how can it be a accident? the warning sounds and barrier goes down at least 1 mins before a train gets there. so why from that point would he be on the lines a minute+ later? he gambled and lost”
by Bob, S-o-T
Tuesday, March 02 2010, 3:30PM
“Flippin 'eck - nobody knows yet what happened - you are very quick to judge and decide it was 'disgusting behaviour'. It could have been a complete accident. The person is lucky to be alive. Show some sympathy for goodness sake!”
by rob, stone
Tuesday, March 02 2010, 3:26PM
“i feel sorry for the passengers of this train if it was to be cancelled because of this mans selfishness. total distgusting behaviour”
by Anon, Here
Tuesday, March 02 2010, 3:15PM
“What's funny Barry? Moron.”