Person hit by train and all services stopped in Devon (28/03)

[MarkyT]

https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/devon-trains-live-cancelled-exeter-2693842
At Stoke Canon, a MCB-CCTV crossing supervised from Exeter PSB.

All Devon trains are being cancelled or delayed on Thursday morning as emergency services deal with an incident on the line. Great Western Railway reports a person has been hit by a train. All services have been stopped on the line between Exeter St Davids and Tiverton after an incident this morning. Police and other emergency services are currently at the scene and rail operating companies have told passengers to expect delays.

The latest update states:

13:34 British Transport Police confirm 23-year-old man from Exeter has died
A spokesperson said: “Shortly after 6am this morning (28/03) officers were called to the railway close to Stoke Canon in Exeter after reports a vehicle was struck by a train at a level crossing. Officers from British Transport Police attended alongside paramedics from the South Western Ambulance Service, however a person was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

“Initial enquiries have identified the person as a 23-year-old man from Exeter, his family have been informed. The man’s death is not currently being treated as suspicious, however officers continue to make enquiries to establish the full circumstances leading to the vehicle and man being struck by a train.

“Following this incident, three further incidents were brought to the attention of officers within the proximity of Stoke Canon. This includes a train striking objects at Newton St Cyres and at Crannaford, as well as a line side fire at Eggesford. All four incidents are being treated as linked, although at this time officers are not tracing anyone else in connection.

“The Rail Accident Investigation Branch have been notified. Furthermore, the Independent Office for Police Conduct have been informed.”

Some very odd aspects in the final two paragraphs: Linked incidents and police conduct. A chase perhaps?

 

[hwl]

https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/devon-trains-live-cancelled-exeter-2693842
At Stoke Canon, a MCB-CCTV crossing supervised from Exeter PSB.

The latest update states:

Some very odd aspects in the final two paragraphs: Linked incidents and police conduct. A chase perhaps?

Striking objects + fire: Placing signalling power cable over railhead so that it is cut???

 

[Antman]

I guessed it must be something out of the ordinary as it's been going on so long. Waterloo to Exeter services must be busy?

 

[Three-Nine]

Ah, please ignore.

 

[father_jack]

Eggesford token hut razed to the ground. Suspicious rucksack left on platform to hinder emergency services.

 

[JN114]

No chase involved. There are other, unreported incidents overnight linked in as well, but there are no further suspects being sought. Read into that what you will. Can’t say much more as ongoing investigation

 

[YorkshireBear]

This sounds like the BTP description of Complex is quite accurate!!!

 

[gazzaa2]

Likely to be sorted tomorrow when I'm due to travel?

 

[Dren Ahmeti]

I’m not going to say much either, but the turn of events today in the South-West have been, err, interesting, to say the least...!
GWR have been diverting via the Mule again, through Castle Cary and Yeovil Pen Mill.
Are drivers being conducted through, as I know some (Exeter?) drivers sign it?

 

[WelshBluebird]

Of course, the Queen was also at Castle Cary today. Wonder if having her train there caused any issues with pathing diverted services?

 

[broadgage]

Might I request, that those members who "know more" but whom are not allowed to comment, do please enlighten the rest of us as soon as you are able.

 

[221129]

Might I request, that those members who "know more" but whom are not allowed to comment, do please enlighten the rest of us as soon as you are able.

I don't think it's appropriate for that to happen at the moment or indeed in the future.

 

[PHILIPE]

I’m not going to say much either, but the turn of events today in the South-West have been, err, interesting, to say the least...!
GWR have been diverting via the Mule again, through Castle Cary and Yeovil Pen Mill.
Are drivers being conducted through, as I know some (Exeter?) drivers sign it?

No need to conduct. We have just recently had 3 weeks of GWR diverting via the Mule all day and every day.

 

[PHILIPE]

I guessed it must be something out of the ordinary as it's been going on so long. Waterloo to Exeter services must be busy?

Not significantly as GWR are diverting that way,

 

[LAX54]

I don't think it's appropriate for that to happen at the moment or indeed in the future.

indeed, on a 'need to know' basis, there is no real need.

 

[JN114]

Might I request, that those members who "know more" but whom are not allowed to comment, do please enlighten the rest of us as soon as you are able.

I don't think it's appropriate for that to happen at the moment or indeed in the future.

As it stands is a very complex set of incidents. Out of respect for those involved it probably isn’t appropriate to divulge any further detail than is made public; before it is made public by the authorities.

The Barnstaple branch is unlikely to see a normal service for several days; as signalling equipment has been seriously damaged.

The emergency services and NR are hoping to clear the mainline at Stoke Cannon later this evening.

 

[bnm]

With the BTP saying the various incidents this morning in Devon are linked, and that they are not looking for anyone else, I think it's safe to assume at this time that the person who died at Stoke Canon LC is the only suspect for the other incidents.

Like others, I've heard more about the person who died, but now is not the right time to share that information.

 

[Swaffrail]

A little bit more info if you go on BBC News - Regions and select Devon

 

[Dren Ahmeti]

As it stands is a very complex set of incidents. Out of respect for those involved it probably isn’t appropriate to divulge any further detail than is made public; before it is made public by the authorities.

Considering I’ve just had the detail briefed to myself, I totally understand and agree with yourself in this matter.

The BBC News article (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-47732763) states that a 23-year-old man was the fatality at Stoke Canon LC, with the BTP investigating potential links to “three further incidents on the line”.

A 23-year-old man has been killed after a train crashed into a car on a level crossing in Devon.

It happened at Stoke Canon between Exeter St Davids and Tiverton Parkway at about 06:00 GMT, Great Western Railway (GWR) said.

British Transport Police (BTP) said the man's death is not currently being treated as suspicious, but it is investigating how it may be linked to three further incidents on the line.

His next of kin have been informed.

Services running between Exeter and Tiverton may be cancelled or delayed, with disruption expected until about 20:00 GMT.

 

[Mag_seven]

indeed, on a 'need to know' basis, there is no real need.

I'll bet there are some who do know but don't need to know themselves but delight in telling others that they (the others) don't need to know.

 

[JN114]

For clarity the 4 incidents are:-

* The fatality/collision at Stoke Cannon LC
* An Exeter - Barnstaple train striking an obstruction on the line between Exeter and Crediton
* A lineside fire damaging signalling equipment at Eggesford
* A 4th incident at Exeter St David’s station in the early hours of this morning; which for various good reasons hasn’t been publicised.

 

[bnm]

For clarity the 4 incidents are:-

* The fatality/collision at Stoke Cannon LC
* An Exeter - Barnstaple train striking an obstruction on the line between Exeter and Crediton
* A lineside fire damaging signalling equipment at Eggesford
* A 4th incident at Exeter St David’s station in the early hours of this morning; which for various good reasons hasn’t been publicised.

Is the incident near Whimple, objects placed on the track, being linked too?

 

[JN114]

Is this incident near Whimple, objects placed on the track, being linked too?

Not that I’m aware of at this stage, no.

 

[sheff1]

I don't think it's appropriate for that to happen at the moment or indeed in the future.

I wouldn't disagree but, in that case, I don't see the point of posts saying "I know something but I am not going to tell you what it is" - why not just keep quiet and wait for the authorities to release any details as appropriate.

 

[Darandio]

I wouldn't disagree but, in that case, I don't see the point of posts saying "I know something but I am not going to tell you what it is" - why not just keep quiet and wait for the authorities to release any details as appropriate.

Many just simply like nothing more than claiming to know more than others. On the other side i'm also often confused why people are so desperate to know the precise details when incidents like this occur.

 

[Jonfun]

Or folk could just post the information they claim to know; its 2019 and with enough effort everyone can find out anyway...

 

[londonboi]

Why do people ALWAYS want to know what’s happened when it is none of there business. If staff can’t tell you then accept that

 

[Antman]

Why do people ALWAYS want to know what’s happened when it is none of there business. If staff can’t tell you then accept that

Asking questions about a serious incident on the rail network on a rail forum............whatever next?

 

[Jonfun]

Why do people ALWAYS want to know what’s happened when it is none of there business. If staff can’t tell you then accept that

If folk can't (don't want to) post what's going on then they can simply not post at all rather than petty "I know but can't tell you" type posts.

 

[matt]

As the incidents have not been made public it is not appropriate for the thread to continue. This can be reviewed later.

Update:

A man who died when his car was struck by a train at a level crossing was a railway company employee, the BBC has learned.

He was killed at Stoke Canon, between Exeter St Davids and Tiverton Parkway, at about 06:00 GMT on Thursday, Great Western Railway (GWR) said.

The 23-year-old man from Exeter had been in contact with British Transport Police (BTP) before his death.

The case has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct.

British Transport Police (BTP) has said the death is not being treated as suspicious, but it was investigating reports of trains striking objects and a lineside fire which appeared to be linked.

To prevent further speculation this thread will stay locked for the time being