Travel chaos after man hit by train at Thornton Heath station (From Your Local Guardian)

Travel chaos after man hit by train at Thornton Heath station

10:28am Wednesday 10th March 2010

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Rail passengers faced delays and cancellation chaos after a man was hit by a train at Thornton Heath station yesterday.

Power had to be shut off on the station’s ‘slow’ lines in both directions while the 37-year-old was treated following the incident, which happened at about 8.30pm.

Ambulance crews found no signs of serious injury but the man was taken to Mayday Hospital as a priority, a London Ambulance Service spokeswoman said.

Network Rail confirmed he had been struck by the 8pm train travelling between Victoria and Tattenham Corner.

Although ‘fast’ lines remained open several trains were delayed, cancelled and diverted, causing problems for fans returning home after Crystal Palace’s 1-0 defeat to Bristol City.

Power was restored to all lines at 9.20pm.

Were you at Thornton Heath station when the man was struck? Contact Mike Didymus on 020 8330 9556, or email mdidymus@london.newsquest.co.uk

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