UK man sustains ‘life-changing injuries’ after being hit by train

The incident occurred on Sunday morning (May 10), which saw all train services in the area closed for hours.

This temporary closure was announced shortly before 9am by Great Western Railway (GWR).

Several Oxfordshire to London trains and vice versa pass through Reading, meaning multiple connections have been cancelled or delayed this morning.

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Then, it was confirmed that a person was hit by a train as a statement on GWR’s website said: “A person has been struck by a train, leading to all lines being blocked.

“It is necessary to bring all trains in the affected area to an immediate stop.

“If you are onboard one of the services in this incident and have been affected by this incident or know someone else who needs support, there is always someone to talk to.

“Contact a Samaritan on 116 123 for free, any time, on any phone. Help is only a phone call away.”

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It has now been confirmed by British Transport Police that the victim, a man, sustained life-threatening injuries as a result.

A spokesperson for the force said: “Officers were called at around 8.50am on Saturday, May 10, to reports of a casualty on the tracks at Hayes and Harlington railway station.

“Officers responded with paramedics, and a man was taken to the hospital with potentially life-changing injuries. The incident is not being treated as suspicious.”

If you have been affected, you can contact the Samaritans for free at any time on 116 123 or visit the Samaritans’ website for support.