A person has tragically died after an incident at University Railway Station in Birmingham on Saturday, November 16.
British Transport Police confirmed they were called to reports of a casualty on the tracks just before 2:50pm. Emergency services, including officers and paramedics, attended the scene, but sadly, the individual was pronounced dead.
A spokesperson for British Transport Police said:
“Officers were called to a report of a casualty on the tracks just before 2.50pm on Saturday (16 November) near University Railway Station in Birmingham.
“Officers and paramedics attended, and sadly a person was pronounced deceased. The incident is not thought to be suspicious, and a file will be prepared for the coroner.”
Impact on Services
Train services in the area were temporarily disrupted while emergency teams attended to the scene, but normal operations resumed later in the day.
Support Available
Support is available for anyone affected by this incident. Organisations such as Samaritans can be contacted 24/7 at 116 123 for free, confidential assistance.
