Man killed & driver injured after 'serious incident' on train from London Euston leaves passengers stuck for hours
A MAN was killed and a train driver injured during a "serious incident" as passengers were stuck on trains for four hours overnight.
Commuters travelling from London Euston were stranded in the early hours of the morning following the tragic incident at Harrow and Wealdstone station.
The "serious incident" happened at around 10.15pm last night – leaving all trains unable to travel through Harrow and Wealdstone.
Emergency services confirmed that a man was pronounced dead at the station – and the driver of a train was taken to hospital with injuries.
Police, ambulance services, firefighters and air ambulances were seen outside the station in the early hours of the morning as they dealt with the sad ordeal.
In dramatic scenes, the road was lit up with blue flashing lights as emergency services responded to calls.
British Transport Police said thatthe death is not being treated as suspicious.
Trains are still not stopping at the station this morning following the ordeal last night, a number of rail networks confirmed.
And one line at London Euston is still shut because of the issues.
London Euston tweeted last night: “All lines are still blocked due to an incident at Harrow and Wealdstone.
“Emergency services are on site so we can’t reopen until everyone is safely off the railway.
“We’re sorry to those of you caught up in the disruption. We’re doing our best to get you moving.”
They also said this morning: “One line remains closed due to the incident yesterday. Please check National Rail as journeys between Euston and Watford Jn may be delayed.
“We’re really sorry for the disruption to your journey. Thank you for your patience.
“Be safe. Be patient. Be kind.”
Southern Rail said this morning that their services were still not stopping at Wembley Central and Harrow and Wealdstone following the disruption last night.
Passengers were forced to wait on trains for hours because of the tragic disruption – which wasn't cleared until around 3am.
NOWHERE TO GO
One person tweeted at 2am: "Still at Euston Station. The train is now delayed over 3 hours 15 minutes.
"We have not had any information now for over an hour and no idea of an estimated departure.
"However, my thoughts are with those involved and dealing with the serious incident at Harrow and Wealdstone."
The passengers reported that they boarded the train at Euston at 10.30pm – and did not start moving until 2.37am.
Another disgruntled passenger slammed National Rail for not helping passengers last night: "Absolute nightmare – 3.5 hours sitting on a train parked at Kings Langley.
"Surely Network Rail could send a bus. Such disrespect for passengers. Shame on you."
And a third said that they weren't allowed to step off the train for air during the four-hour standstill.
They wrote: "We were asked not to even step out of the train as some passengers we demanding for fresh air.
'SERIOUS INCIDENT'
"At about 12ish the train was divided and we were transported back to Harrow and Wealdstone.
"We were made aware coaches and taxis would be transporting us."
Another passenger said they were stuck at King's Langley on the way to Watford Station: "Stuck at King's Langley on a train due to a serious accident in Harrow and Wealdstone.
"Must say Avanti have looked after everyone well."
It was confirmed that a man died following reports of a casualty on the tracks.
British Transport Police said: "Officers were called to Harrow & Wealdstone station at 10.17pm yesterday (2 December) following reports of a casualty on the tracks.
"Paramedics also attended and sadly a man was pronounced dead at the scene.
"The incident is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.
TRAGIC ORDEAL
"A train driver was also conveyed to hospital for treatment to minor injuries."
A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: "We were called at 10:12pm yesterday evening (2 December) to reports of a person injured by a train near Harrow and Wealdstone Station, Harrow.
"We sent an ambulance crew, an incident response officer, an advanced paramedic, and a medic in car.
"We also dispatched our hazardous area response team and London's Air Ambulance.
"Sadly, despite best efforts, a person died at the scene. We treated a second person and took them to hospital."
London Fire Service confirmed they were also called to the scene.
In a statement, they said: "Our crews attended an incident at Harold and Wealdstone station in the early hours of the morning.
"They assisted in helping train passengers from a train."
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