Full Breakdown
Person Found Dead on Wigan Railway Line
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Incident Overview
Emergency crews were called to the railway line between Wigan and Preston at 11:27 p.m. on September 30 after a report of a casualty on the tracks. Paramedics attended the scene and the individual was pronounced dead at the location. The British Transport Police (BTP) confirmed the death and indicated that enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
Timeline of Response
- 11:27 p.m., September 30 – BTP officers and emergency services received the initial call.
- Shortly after – Paramedics arrived and declared the person deceased.
- Late night into early morning – Railway operators suspended services on the affected section, leading to cancellations and delays.
- Around 1:22 a.m. – Initial investigations concluded and train services resumed.
Official Statement from British Transport Police
A BTP spokesperson said the force was dispatched to the Wigan line following the casualty report and that paramedics were present when the death was confirmed. The spokesperson added that enquiries remain ongoing to determine the circumstances of the death.
Impact on Rail Services
The incident caused the line between Wigan and Preston to be blocked, prompting cancellations and delays for trains departing from Warrington Bank Quay. Service disruptions persisted through the early hours of Thursday, after which normal operations resumed once the investigation team cleared the site.
Verbatim Quotes
- “We were called to the railway line in Wigan at 11.27pm on September 30 to a report of a casualty on the tracks. Article continues below Don't let an algorithm decide what Manchester news you see - click here to add the MEN as your preferred Google source” — BTP spokesperson