Person dies after train collision at Chadwell Heath station
British Transport Police rule out suspicious circumstances following fatal incident on 13 August
Incident → evidence → outcomeA person died after being struck by a train at Chadwell Heath station on the evening of 13 August 2026. Emergency services arrived at the station, located in the London Borough of Redbridge, shortly after 20:00 following reports of a casualty on the tracks.
British Transport Police confirmed the death at the scene. The force stated the incident is not being treated as suspicious. Officers will prepare a file for the coroner ahead of an inquest. The identity, age and gender of the deceased have not been released.
Emergency response and transport disruption
London Ambulance Service dispatched multiple resources to the scene, including an ambulance crew, a paramedic in a fast response car, an incident response officer and an advanced paramedic. A hazardous area response team and a trauma team from London’s Air Ambulance also attended.
A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: "We were called at 20:03 to reports of a person hit by a train at Chadwell Heath Station, RM6. Very sadly, a person was pronounced dead at the scene."
Rail services were suspended between Whitechapel and Shenfield while emergency crews worked at the station. Transport for London did not confirm when services resumed but stated diversions were in place for over an hour. Station Road, adjacent to Chadwell Heath station, was sealed off, affecting two local bus routes.
What happens next
British Transport Police will continue their investigation and submit a report to the coroner. An inquest will determine the circumstances surrounding the death. No further details about the incident or the deceased have been made public.
Questions this report answers
01Was the incident at Chadwell Heath station treated as suspicious?
British Transport Police confirmed the incident is not being treated as suspicious. Officers will prepare a file for the coroner, and an inquest will follow to determine the circumstances of the death.
02How long were Elizabeth Line services suspended after the incident?
Rail services between Whitechapel and Shenfield were suspended for over an hour while emergency crews responded to the scene at Chadwell Heath station on 13 August 2026.
03What emergency services attended the scene at Chadwell Heath station?
London Ambulance Service dispatched an ambulance crew, a fast response car, an incident response officer, an advanced paramedic, a hazardous area response team and a trauma team from London’s Air Ambulance to Chadwell Heath station.
04Who was the person who died at Chadwell Heath station?
The identity, age and gender of the person who died have not been released by British Transport Police. No further details about the deceased have been made public.
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