A man has died after being struck by a train near Huntingdon railway station this afternoon, prompting a major emergency response and significant disruption to rail services.
British Transport Police were called to the scene at approximately 3:15 PM following reports of a casualty on the tracks. Despite the rapid response from emergency services, the individual was pronounced dead at the scene.
Major Service Disruption
The tragic incident caused widespread disruption along the East Coast Main Line, with multiple train services cancelled or severely delayed during the evening rush hour. Great Northern and Thameslink services were particularly affected, leaving commuters stranded across Cambridgeshire and beyond.
Network Rail engineers and investigation teams remained on site for several hours, working to clear the scene and understand what led to this devastating incident.
Police Investigation Underway
A spokesperson for British Transport Police confirmed: "Officers were called to Huntingdon station at 3.13pm today following reports of a casualty on the tracks. Paramedics also attended, however a person was sadly pronounced dead at the scene."
The incident is not being treated as suspicious, and officers are now working to identify the deceased and notify their next of kin. The circumstances leading up to the collision remain under investigation.
Community Impact and Support
The tragedy has shaken the local Huntingdon community, with witnesses describing the swift emergency response and subsequent station closure. Counselling services have been offered to train staff and anyone else affected by today's traumatic events.
Rail replacement services were implemented while the line remained closed, with normal service gradually resuming throughout the evening as investigators completed their initial work at the scene.
