Person dies at Hanwell Elizabeth Line station
British Transport Police confirmed the incident is not suspicious and a file will be sent to the coroner.
Incident → evidence → outcomeA person died following an incident on the tracks at Hanwell station on the morning of October 27. British Transport Police were alerted to reports of a casualty at 6.16am. Officers arrived with paramedics, but the individual was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The Metropolitan Police stated the incident is not being treated as suspicious. A report will be compiled for the coroner, who will oversee an inquest into the death.
Transport Disruption
The incident caused significant disruption to Elizabeth Line services. Severe delays were reported between Abbey Wood and Heathrow Terminals. Additionally, there was no service operating between Hayes & Harlington and Reading.
Questions this report answers
01What happened at Hanwell station?
A person was found dead on the tracks at Hanwell station on October 27. British Transport Police and paramedics attended the scene after being called at 6.16am.
02Is the incident being treated as suspicious?
No, British Transport Police have confirmed that the incident is not being treated as suspicious. A file is being prepared for the coroner.
03How did this affect Elizabeth Line services?
The incident caused severe delays between Abbey Wood and Heathrow Terminals. There was also no service operating between Hayes & Harlington and Reading.
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