{"id":943674,"date":"2026-05-07T11:24:32","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T11:24:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/943674\/"},"modified":"2026-05-07T11:24:32","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T11:24:32","slug":"man-from-wales-dies-at-train-station-in-west-midlands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/943674\/","title":{"rendered":"Man from Wales dies at train station in West Midlands"},"content":{"rendered":"

The man from Gwynedd was pronounced dead at the scene<\/p>\n

20:39, 06 May 2026Updated 20:39, 06 May 2026<\/p>\n

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Police arrived at Smethwick Galton Bridge railway station after reports of a casualty (Image: Google Maps)<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

“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.\u201d<\/p>\n

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