A person has died on train tracks in the South West. Emergency services were called to the railway line between Chippenham and Bath Spa at around 2pm today (Wednesday, February 5) to reports of a casualty on the tracks.
Trains between the stations were stopped while police and paramedics were called to the tracks. A spokesperson for the British Transport Police said a person was confirmed to have died at the scene.
Their death is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner. A spokesperson for the British Transport Police said: “Officers were called to the line between Bath and Chippenham at about 2pm today (5 February) following reports of a casualty on the tracks.
“Paramedics also attended, however sadly a person was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident is not being treated as suspicious, and a report will be prepared for the coroner.”
Train delays continue following the incident. You can find more updates on our ongoing live blog.
Where to get help with mental health
There are many different places to get online help, including web-chats, text help, phone-calls and even apps with games to help you manage your feelings.
If you are needing help or just want to know what is available to you, we have compiled a full list of a number of services.
Below are just some of the helplines and websites that can help you.
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24/7 NHS mental health response line: For support and advice. Call free any time, day or night if you are worried about your own or someone else’s mental health. The team behind the 24/7 open access telephone response line will listen to you and determine how best to help. t: 0800 038 5300 (free) 24 hours a day
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Samaritans: Emotional support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope, or at risk of suicide. t: 116 123 24 hours a day e: [email protected]
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Outlook South West offer online support and NHS talking therapies – call 01208 871905 for people aged 16+ years. The Suicide Liaison Service is also available via this number. This is also an NHS funded service, but for adults 18+ who have been bereaved by suicide.
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Childline: Free, private and confidential service for anyone under 19 where you can talk about anything. Whatever your worry, whenever you need help, anytime. t: 0800 1111 email or chat via www.childline.org.uk
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Shout: 24/7 text service, free on all major mobile networks, for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere. It’s a place to go if you’re struggling to cope and you need immediate help. Text: 85258
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CALM Campaign Against Living Miserably: For men who are down or who need to talk, find information and support. t: 0800 58 58 58 5pm – midnight every day or webchat at www.thecalmzone.net
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Call 0300 777 4777 or visit https://saferfutures.org.uk/ if you or someone else is affected by domestic abuse, sexual violence and those demonstrating abusive behaviours.
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Papyrus Hopeline UK: For people under the age of 35 experiencing thoughts of suicide, or anyone concerned that a young person could be thinking about suicide. t: 0800 068 4141 e: [email protected]