Emergency Services Respond After Person Struck by Train at Streatham Railway Station

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Emergency services have rushed to Streatham Railway Station this evening after reports that a person was struck by a train in the Streatham Tunnel, located off Streatham High Road near Tulse Hill.

The incident was reported at 7pm on Friday, 28 March, with initially British Transport Police (BTP) being sent to the scene. It is currenttly unclreat if the person stuck is a member of the public or staff member.

A full emergency response was launched, involving Paramedics from the London Ambulance Service, London Fire Brigade, and specialist units from the London Ambulance “HART Team” who are being supported by an Fire Rescue Unit from the London Fire Brigade.

Station Locked Down

Streatham Station has been closed to the public, and a cordon is in place while emergency crews work at the scene. Trains through the area have been suspended or severely delayed, and commuters are being urged to seek alternative travel routes.

BTP Leading Investigation

A British Transport Police spokesperson said:

“We were called to Streatham Railway Station at 7:08pm on Friday, 28 March, following reports that a person had been struck by a train in the tunnel area.

Officers are on scene alongside colleagues from London Ambulance Service and London Fire Brigade. Enquiries into the circumstances are ongoing.”

No details have been released about the identity or condition of the person involved.

Public Advised to Avoid the Area

Emergency crews remain at the scene, and members of the public are urged to avoid the area to allow services to respond effectively.