A person has died after being struck by a freight train near Warminster railway station, prompting a major emergency service response. Emergency services were called to reports of a casualty on the railway line at around 9.30pm on Thursday, 23 July. Wiltshire Police, officers from the British Transport Police (BTP), ambulance crews, an air ambulance critical care car and a fire engine all attended the scene near Warminster railway station.
Person pronounced dead
Despite the efforts of emergency responders, the person, whose age and gender have not yet been confirmed, was pronounced dead at the scene. The line was closed while emergency services dealt with the incident and investigations were carried out.
Not being treated as suspicious
A spokesperson for the British Transport Police said the death is not being treated as suspicious. They confirmed that a file is being prepared for the coroner.
Support available
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