Train services to Oxford were disrupted last night after a man was hit by a train.
Great Western Railway informed the public last night that a person had been hit by a train between Reading and London Paddington, blocking all the lines.
The British Transport Police have confirmed that their officers were called to Slough at 7.45pm last night and a man was immediately taken to hospital.
The man did not sustain any serious injuries.
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Services between Didcot Parkway and Oxford were subsequently cancelled.
⚠ Due to a person hit by a train between #Reading and #LondonPaddington all lines are blocked.
— GWR (@GWRHelp) April 3, 2023
Train services running to and from these stations may be cancelled or delayed. Disruption is expected until the end of the day. 03/04. https://t.co/kSQp5pCyxo
A British Transport Police spokesman said: "Officers were called to Slough at 7.45pm last night following reports of a casualty on the tracks.
"Paramedics also attended and a man was taken to hospital – thankfully he didn’t sustain any serious injuries."
This incident comes only six days after a person was found dead on the railway tracks in the village Claydon, near Banbury.
It was believed that this person was also struck by a train.
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