Train service suspended at Clapham Junction after ‘person was run over by train’

Several platforms at the station were closed Friday afternoon.

the incident is causing confusion southwestern railroad Service expected to last until the end of the day. The railway company said another trespassing incident also caused delays.

Some Southern and Gatwick Express services are also affected.

Advising passengers, National Rail said:

“While we safely respond to the accident, trains may be canceled, delayed by up to 45 minutes, or modified. Expect disruption until the end of the day.”

South Western Rail said:

“A switch had to be cut in the affected area to allow our response teams and emergency services to assist with incident power to the trucks, which brought all nearby trains to a halt. .

“There was also another burglary incident at Clapham Junction, causing delays when the tracks began to reopen following the first incident.

“All lines have now resumed, but due to the nature of the incident, trains may be disrupted until the end of service.”

In a message to customers, Southern said:

It said it affected services from Littlehampton, Reigate, Portsmouth, East Grinstead and Eastbourne to London Victoria.

A spokesman for the London Ambulance Service confirmed the call was received shortly after 3pm and said an air ambulance had also been dispatched.

“We have sent many resources to the scene, including an incident response officer, a Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) member, a rapid response vehicle medic, and two paramedics,” the spokesperson said. I’m here.