A person has died after being struck by a train at a level crossing near Swindon.
Emergency services were called close to Collins Lane Level Crossing in Purton at around 3.05pm on Thursday (22 October).
The incident involved a Great Western Railway (GWR) passenger train named Firefighter Fleur Lombard, which remained stationary with passengers on board following the incident.
Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC) medics attended by helicopter, landing in a field next to the level crossing.
A spokesperson for the charity confirmed that its crew were dispatched at 3.09pm, with a critical care doctor, trainee critical care doctor and specialist paramedic on board.
Police closed Collins Lane while emergency services dealt with the incident.
British Transport Police (BTP) confirmed that a person was pronounced dead at the scene.
A spokesperson for the force said: “We were called to an area of the line in Purton shortly after 3pm today (22 October) following reports of a casualty on the tracks.
“Officers attended, along with paramedics, but sadly a person was pronounced dead at the scene.
“The incident is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.”
The railway line between Swindon and Gloucester was also closed, with trains unable to travel through the area. It reopened at around 5.30pm.
