A person tragically lost their life after being hit by a train near Purley, prompting an investigation into the circumstances.
Purley: A person sadly died after being hit by a train close to Purley, between Whyteleafe and Kenley stations in Surrey. It happened on January 23 when the 7.55am Caterham to London Bridge train struck them.
Emergency services arrived quickly, but unfortunately, the individual was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigations are still ongoing to figure out what led to this tragic event.
A spokesperson from Network Rail mentioned that the line between Purley and Caterham/Tattenham Corner was closed for a while due to the incident. They expressed their condolences, saying their thoughts are with the family and friends during this tough time.
As of now, the line has reopened, and train services are getting back to normal. The British Transport Police and paramedics were on the scene after reports of a casualty on the tracks.
In a statement, a BTP spokesperson confirmed the sad news and mentioned that inquiries are still in progress. If this incident has affected you or someone you know, remember that you can reach out to Samaritans for support.
