Pedestrian Dies in Tragic Railway Incident Near Marston Green
A pedestrian has died after being hit on the railway line near Marston Green Railway Station, Birmingham, just before midday on Wednesday.
Emergency Services Race to the Scene
British Transport Police were called at 11:50am following reports of a casualty on the tracks. Officers arrived quickly alongside paramedics, but, heartbreakingly, the pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.
“The incident is not being treated as suspicious, and a file will be prepared for the coroner,” confirmed a British Transport Police spokesperson.
West Midlands Ambulance Service also responded fast. A spokesperson said:
“We were called to Marston Green Station, Holly Lane, Birmingham, at 11:48am after reports of an incident on the railway line. An ambulance and two paramedic officers attended. Sadly, a pedestrian was confirmed dead at the scene.”
Train Delays Cleared After Deadly Drama
Train services between New Street and Birmingham International stations have now resumed after suffering delays caused by the tragic incident.
