The man from Gwynedd was pronounced dead at the scene
20:39, 06 May 2026Updated 20:39, 06 May 2026
Police arrived at Smethwick Galton Bridge railway station after reports of a casualty (Image: Google Maps)
A 39-year-old man from Wales has died on a railway track in the West Midlands. British Transport Police were called to Smethwick Galton Bridge station on Friday, May 1, following reports of a casualty on the tracks.
It has been confirmed by the force that a man from Gwynedd was pronounced dead at the scene. A spokesperson for British Transport Police said: “Officers were called to Smethwick Galton Bridge railway station at 9.53pm on May 1 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 file will be prepared for the coroner.”
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