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Published: 10:30 am June 21, 2025
Updated: 1:18 pm October 8, 2025
Person Hit by Train at Bow Church DLR Station – Emergency Services Respond

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Emergency services are responding to a major incident at Bow Church DLR station after reports that a person was struck by a train.

Location: Bow Church DLR Station, Bow Road,
Time of Incident: 10am

Both Met Police and London Ambulance Service (LAS) are on scene, alongside specialist units from British Transport Police and London Fire Brigade.

The DLR station is closed, and services between Poplar and Stratford have been suspended, with serious delays across the Docklands Light Railway network.

There is no confirmed update on the condition of the person involved. The station remains cordoned off, and investigations are underway.


Travel Advice:

  • Avoid DLR between Poplar ↔ Stratford
  • Use alternative routes via the Underground or TfL Rail
  • Check TfL live updates and follow @TfLTravelAlerts on social media

Witness Appeal:

If you saw the incident or have relevant information, contact:

British Transport Police on 0800 40 50 40
Text 61016


Support Services:

If you’re affected by this incident:

Call Samaritans: 116 123 (free, 24/7)
Visit: samaritans.org


 

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