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Man falls in front of 100 mph train
11:45am Monday 29th October 2007
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AN INVESTIGATION was underway this morning after a man died after falling in front of a train travelling at 100 miles per hour.
British Transport Police officers received a 999 call shortly before 10am following reports that a person had been struck by the train, which was empty and travelling between Basingstoke and Southampton.
The man, who has not been identified, fell in front of the high speed train as it passed through Winchester station. He was declared dead at the scene and the station was closed.
The area is currently being cleared by police and train services running through Winchester have been severely disrupted. The station is expected to remain closed until early this afternoon.
Eight buses were due to arrive at the station at around midday to shuttle stranded passengers between Winchester, Eastleigh and Basingstoke.
A spokesman for the BTP said; "I can confirm a man was struck by a train which was empty stock and being taken from Basingstoke to Southampton. It was going at 100 miles per hour when it struck the man.
"The death is not being treated as suspicious and we are working to identify the deceased and contact his next of kin. A report will be prepared for the coroner."
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a, a says...
11:38am Mon 29 Oct 07
Dan Druff, says...
11:59am Mon 29 Oct 07
Denzil, Romsey says...
12:00pm Mon 29 Oct 07
Andrew, Southampton says...
12:13pm Mon 29 Oct 07
Fat Controller, Winchester says...
12:40pm Mon 29 Oct 07
Having said that, this is still very sad for friends and family of the dead man.
Fat Controller, Winchester says...
12:41pm Mon 29 Oct 07
John Godfrey, Winchester says...
12:44pm Mon 29 Oct 07
This is indeed a 'black' Monday for the local network as the re-signalling work in Portsmouth area failed shortly before this event and meant that many commuters in the area suffered anything up to 2 hours plus delay getting to work! I know - I was one of them!
Christoff, says...
12:47pm Mon 29 Oct 07
a wrote:could have fainted, lost balance, tripped on something?
How can you fall in front of a train! Your either pushed or you jump.
Denzil, Romsey says...
12:50pm Mon 29 Oct 07
Alan, says...
1:03pm Mon 29 Oct 07
a wrote:That's like asking, "How can you fall off a cliff, you're either pushed or you jump?"
How can you fall in front of a train! Your either pushed or you jump.
It's possible to slip on both occassions.
confused, says...
1:17pm Mon 29 Oct 07
Markmag, Southampton says...
1:24pm Mon 29 Oct 07
Denzil wrote:I'm sorry I've reread this story and I cannot see anything sensationalist here at all. The story is written entirely factually. It's also been given due promininence considering a death has occurred. Maybe you should not consider a career in journalism Denzil? BTW I'm not a journalist and have nothing to do with the Echo.
Sensationalist reporting by the Echo again.
Sarah, Southampton says...
1:50pm Mon 29 Oct 07
Annoyed, Winchester says...
2:02pm Mon 29 Oct 07
SWT Driver, Southampton says...
2:07pm Mon 29 Oct 07
For clarification, the line-speed IS 100mph through Winchester, and an empty train would expect to keep to that speed if not slowed by restrictive signals.
Andrew, restrict speeds through stations? Just 2 weeks ago a man died after being hit by a train at Basingstoke. It was travelling at 25mph.
Fell or pushed? I am sure the truth will emerge. Both are entirely possible. I have lost count of the number of times I have seen people wandering right to the edge of the platform while on the phone oblivious to the world. We also regularly see teenagers and drunks showing off to their mates by faking a dive as a train approaches. Its only a matter of time before one overdoes it and falls on the line. However, experience tells me that a fall is extremely rare, a push happens very occasionally, but jumps? Regular as clockwork!
Once again devastating for all involved.
Fat Controller, Winchester says...
2:16pm Mon 29 Oct 07
Annoyed wrote:I think we all appreciate what the family / friends are going through. The point here is this: He was not pushed as the police are not treating it as suspicious. If he jumped then we should be sympathising with a wider group of people (ie passengers, driver etc) and if he slipped / fell then one should be asking why he was so close to the platform edge. The yellow line is quite clear, the are audible announcements and warning signs about keeping clear from the platform edge. I certainly do not consider myself an expert by any means. If i was then i wouldn't be in the job I am now. It is human nature to discuss their opinions. I have taken yours on board.
Why is it when there is a tragedy, everyone seems to think they are an expert as to what happened and why. Do they not appreciate the hurt they could cause to the family of the person involved, if they should read the comments made??
Mark, Netely says...
6:16pm Mon 29 Oct 07
Gemma, southampton says...
11:09pm Mon 29 Oct 07
Anon, South says...
11:23pm Mon 29 Oct 07
SWT Driver wrote:Having witnessed first hand the one in Basingstoke 2 weeks ago ,I just want to agree - Speed will make little difference and apart from his poor family , friends , police , driver and staff - my thoughts also go out for those witnesses who are probably still in shock. "I know how it feels".
First, my thoughts are with the family and the driver. Devastating to both. For clarification, the line-speed IS 100mph through Winchester, and an empty train would expect to keep to that speed if not slowed by restrictive signals. Andrew, restrict speeds through stations? Just 2 weeks ago a man died after being hit by a train at Basingstoke. It was travelling at 25mph. Fell or pushed? I am sure the truth will emerge. Both are entirely possible. I have lost count of the number of times I have seen people wandering right to the edge of the platform while on the phone oblivious to the world. We also regularly see teenagers and drunks showing off to their mates by faking a dive as a train approaches. Its only a matter of time before one overdoes it and falls on the line. However, experience tells me that a fall is extremely rare, a push happens very occasionally, but jumps? Regular as clockwork! Once again devastating for all involved.
Denzil, Romsey says...
9:14am Tue 30 Oct 07
confused wrote:You might wish to get off your high horse before you comment next time.
Don't read it then Denzil. And don't comment on this site. If you don't like it, find something else to spend your time doing.
A Passenger., London says...
7:40am Wed 31 Oct 07
Unfortunately i am the lady that was quoted earlier as having to be escorted off the train after witnessing the event. I have not been contacted by any reporter (neither do i wish to be) and how the details of the event can be 'reported' without fact is something i don't understand. I was sat next to the window at the front of the first carriage of the stationery train adjacent to the track. I can tell you that the elderly gentlemen did not fall or jump. Unfortunately he knew exactly what he was doing without any regard for the driver or anyone else. The image of what i saw will haunt me for the rest of my life and to read petty arguing over reports of falling or jumping from a local newspaper does seem somewhat petty.
My thoughts are with the driver and any other witnesses.
Anon - south, South says...
8:32am Wed 31 Oct 07
Yes the memory will stay with you for ever - but in a few weeks hopefully it won`t be so etched in your memory as it is now. Try to talk about it with someone . It helped me when i found out the mans name and why he probably did it. B.T.P may help you with this. There was a nice BTP gentleman from Southampton who rang me and gave me some advice on how i was feeling .
In alot of cases theyre mentally ill and beyond functioning and thinking reasonably , therefore are not really responsible for their actions. It`s such a tragic way to end a life - even more so for their poor families.
Ed Mardell, Netley says...
9:43am Mon 5 Nov 07
Mark wrote:Is that Mark Jinks??
i can definitely vouch for the trains travellign at 100 mph, when the station is packed when symonds empties, u could easily get knocked in front of one. Ouch!!
Pete, Farnham says...
8:35am Sat 10 Nov 07
emma, colchester says...
1:59am Fri 28 Mar 08
Winchester station today.
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