Passenger Dies Three Weeks After Falling Down Stairs at DLR Station

A passenger has died three weeks after suffering a head injury from a fall at Island Gardens DLR station, British Transport Police (BTP) have confirmed.

Incident Details

Emergency services were called to Island Gardens station on the Isle of Dogs just before 5:30pm on December 11 after reports of a passenger falling down the stairs. The individual sustained a serious head injury and was taken to hospital for treatment. Sadly, they passed away on January 3.

Investigation and Coroner’s Report

A spokesperson for BTP stated that the incident is not being treated as suspicious, and a file is being prepared for the coroner.

Transport for London’s Safety Commitment

The incident was first revealed in Transport for London (TfL) board meeting documents on February 5.