{"id":539886,"date":"2025-10-31T13:18:20","date_gmt":"2025-10-31T13:18:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/539886\/"},"modified":"2025-10-31T13:18:20","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T13:18:20","slug":"person-dies-on-london-underground-tracks-near-dagenham-heathway-station","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/539886\/","title":{"rendered":"Person dies on London Underground tracks near Dagenham Heathway station"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Hammersmith &amp; City and District lines continue to be affected<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0_GettyImages-1441945428.jpg\" alt=\"A general exterior view of Dagenham Heathway London Underground station on November 14, 2022 in Dagenham, London\" loading=\"eager\"  \/>A number of police cars and ambulances have been pictured outside the station(Image: John Keeble\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"getwestlondon\">A person has died after being hit by a Tube train in East London this morning (Friday, October 31). Police and paramedics were called to <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mylondon.news\/all-about\/dagenham-heathway\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Dagenham Heathway station<\/a> just after 11am following <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mylondon.news\/news\/transport\/london-underground-chaos-live-casualty-32788396\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">reports of a casualty further along the tracks.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"getwestlondon\">A person was declared dead at the scene shortly after. Their age and gender has not been made public. The British Transport Police said the incident is not being treated as suspicious. A file will now be prepared for the coroner ahead of an inquest.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"getwestlondon\"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mylondon.news\/all-about\/transport-for-london\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Transport for LondonLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Transport for London<\/a> closed the station soon after the tragic incident, with <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mylondon.news\/all-about\/hammersmith-and-city-line\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Hammersmith &amp; City services<\/a> suspended across the capital. The District line was also halted between Upminster and Barking as emergency crews recovered the body.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"getwestlondon\">Commuters continue to face severe delays on the rest of the District line, with tickets being accepted on London Buses, the Mildmay Line, DLR, <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mylondon.news\/all-about\/elizabeth-line\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Elizabeth Line<\/a>, C2C and South Western Railway via any reasonable route.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"getwestlondon\">A spokesperson for the British Transport Police said: &#8220;Officers were called to a report of a casualty on the tracks just after 11.10am this morning (31 October) near Dagenham Heathway underground station.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"getwestlondon\">&#8220;Officers and paramedics attended and sadly a person was pronounced deceased. The incident is not thought to be suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"getwestlondon\">The sad news comes just one day after a man in his 20s was <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mylondon.news\/news\/east-london-news\/young-man-stabbed-fight-near-32785000\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">stabbed during a fight<\/a> close to the station. He was found at the scene with injuries to his head and arm.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"getwestlondon\">The London Ambulance Service has been contacted for more information.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"getwestlondon\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Keep up with the latest East London news.<\/strong> <strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.mylondon.news\/newsletter-preference-centre\/?view%3DSolus%26mailingListId%3D8f8890da-f140-4c0f-99be-794a0685fcc0%26utm_source%3Dsolusarticle&amp;sa=D&amp;source=editors&amp;ust=1749392251824111&amp;usg=AOvVaw00X-PfCUWbQOxzwYGSvWc9\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Sign up to our MyEastLondon newsletter HERELink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Sign up to our MyEastLondon newsletter HERE<\/a> <\/strong><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">for daily updates and more.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Where to get help if you&#8217;re struggling<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">You don&#8217;t have to suffer in silence if you&#8217;re struggling with your mental health. Here are some groups you can contact when you need help.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.samaritans.org\/\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Samaritans<\/a>: Phone 116 123, 24 hours a day, or email <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mylondon.news\/news\/transport\/mailto:jo@samaritans.org\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">jo@samaritans.org<\/a> in confidence<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.childline.org.uk\/\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Childline<\/a>: Phone 0800 1111. Calls are free and won&#8217;t show up on your bill<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.papyrus-uk.org\/\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">PAPYRUS<\/a>: For teens and young adults. Phone 0800 068 4141<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.depressionalliance.org\/\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Depression Alliance<\/a>: The charity offers useful resources for people struggling.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.studentsagainstdepression.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Students Against DepressionLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Students Against Depression<\/a>: For students who are depressed, have low mood, or are suicidal.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thecalmzone.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Campaign Against Living MiserablyLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Campaign Against Living Miserably<\/a> (CALM): Phone 0800 58 58 58. For young men who are feeling unhappy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"http:\/\/jamesplace.org.uk\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">James&#8217; Place<\/a>: Offering life-saving treatment to suicidal men in London and surrounding area.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">For information on your local NHS urgent mental health helpline, visit <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/service-search\/mental-health\/find-an-urgent-mental-health-helpline\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Hammersmith &amp; City and District lines continue to be affectedA number of police cars and ambulances have&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":539887,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7757],"tags":[51489,748,1221,131807,174045,174046,393,4884,174047,257,1263,11513,16,15],"class_list":{"0":"post-539886","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-london","8":"tag-barking-and-dagenham","9":"tag-britain","10":"tag-british-transport-police","11":"tag-dagenham","12":"tag-dagenham-heathway","13":"tag-district-line","14":"tag-england","15":"tag-great-britain","16":"tag-hammersmith-and-city-line","17":"tag-london","18":"tag-transport","19":"tag-transport-for-london","20":"tag-uk","21":"tag-united-kingdom"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/115468979760212495","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/539886","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=539886"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/539886\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/539887"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=539886"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=539886"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=539886"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}