Police launch probe as person killed by train ‘potentially suspicious’

Police have launched an investigation after a person was killed by a train at a station.

Emergency services were called to Pangbourne station, near Reading in Berkshire, at around 6pm following a death on the tracks.

The main line is blocked, with services being held at Swindon and Chippenham while forensics attend the incident and work to establish if there were suspicious circumstances.

Pangbourne station has been cordoned off as a crime scene by police, with road closures in place in the vicinity following an evacuation.

The National Police Air Service helicopter was also spotted circling above the station for around 30 minutes from 8.05pm.

The railway line and station is likely to remain blocked for several hours.

It’s understood approximately a dozen trains are being held at Chippenham, Swindon, Didcot, Goring and Reading.

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A Great Western Railway spokesperson said: “We are currently experiencing significant disruption on the network and customers are advised NOT TO TRAVEL.

“Flooding has closed several routes and a person has been hit by a train near Reading.

“Disruption is expected until the end of the day and you may not be able to complete your journey.

“If possible, please return in your direction of travel and make alternative arrangements. Please keep receipts for future reimbursement.”