A MAN who was struck by a train in Slough didn’t sustain any serious injuries.
The incident happened yesterday evening (April 3) at 7.45pm and paramedics were called to the platform.
He was taken to hospital and British Transport Police have confirmed he did not sustain any serious injuries.
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As a result of the incident, some services were cancelled or delayed with some resuming as normal by about 9pm.
Great Western Railway released a statement on Twitter, it read: “Due to a person hit by a train between Reading and London Paddington all lines are blocked.
“Train services running to and from these stations may be cancelled or delayed. Disruption is expected until the end of the day.”
A statement from British Transport Police said: “Officers were called to Slough at 7.45pm last night (3 April) following reports of a casualty on the tracks.
“Paramedics also attended and a man was taken to hospital – thankfully he didn’t sustain any serious injuries.”
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The incident follows a fatal collision early last month where a person was found dead on the tracks at Twyford station.
On February 28 this year, another person was found dead on the tracks in Slough following a collision.
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