Emergency crews scrambled to Colchester railway tracks at 9.30am today after a serious incident triggered chaos on the London line.

Train Strikes Person in Colchester – Major Disruption Unfolds

Paramedics and police raced to the scene following reports of someone struck on the tracks. One person was rushed to hospital with life-changing injuries.

The British Transport Police quickly confirmed that the incident is not being treated as suspicious.

Trains Delayed and Cancelled – Travel Chaos Expected

  • Lines have reopened but delays will continue until at least 3.15pm
  • Multiple train cancellations on the London line
  • Passengers urged to prepare for ongoing disruption throughout the day

“We were called to the line in Colchester at around 9.30am following reports of a casualty on the tracks. Officers and paramedics attended promptly. A person was taken to hospital with life-changing injuries. The incident is not being treated as suspicious,” said a British Transport Police spokesperson.

Commuters are urged to check their travel plans and expect delays on the London line after this serious incident.

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