Overview
- British Transport Police said officers were called at 2:18pm to reports of a casualty on the tracks in Wimbledon, where a man was pronounced dead by paramedics.
- London Ambulance Service deployed multiple resources including HART teams and London’s Air Ambulance before confirming the death at the scene.
- Operators switched off power to the track to allow safe access, initially blocking all lines and prompting cancellations and significant delays.
- Thameslink warned of delays of up to 60 minutes, and tickets were accepted on alternative services and routes to help passengers complete journeys.
- A separate tree blocking the line between Milford and Godalming added to Surrey disruption, with local operators advising revised services and contingency transport options.