Woman dies after being hit by train in Telford

The incident happened shortly before 10pm on Monday at Oakengates Railway Station. She was confirmed dead at the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: "We were called to Oakengates Station, Station Road, Telford at 9.54pm to reports of a pedestrian who had been involved in a collision with a train.

"An ambulance and a paramedic officer attended the scene. Sadly one woman was confirmed deceased by ambulance staff."

There were delays to services between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton for a lengthy period while emergency services dealt with the incident. All lines were blocked but have now reopened.

A West Mercia Police spokeswoman said: "At 9.35pm last night police received a report of concern for the welfare of a woman at Oakengates train station. Officers attended to support British Transport Police who are now dealing with the incident."

If you have been affected by this article help and advice is available from a number of agencies in Shropshire.

• Samaritans - 116 123 or samaritans.org

• Shropshire Mind - 01743 368647 or shropshiremind.org

• Telford Mind - 07434 869248 or telford-mind.co.uk

• Access Service for Adult Mental Health - 03001 240365

• Every Mind Matters - nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters