Chapeltown railway station accident 09/10/15

[kidneystone 23]

Just been told that Chapeltown railway station is closed due to a lady falling on the track and being struck by a train. I don't know any other details.

[Martin C 85]

I understand that she walked off the end of the southbound platform and was struck by the 12.05 from Leeds to Nottingham train.

[phil6028 10]

Well let's hope she is ok

[denlin 12]

Hope so but it's a bit doubtful

[kidneystone 23]

The lady has died. R.I.P

 

http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/local/person-hit-by-train-and-killed-at-chapeltown-station-1-7506901

[Onthetyne 10]

Well let's hope she is ok

 

unfortunately she has died

 

You really have to feel for the train drivers when these things happen.

[Mikes-joiner 10]

The train driver gets a year off on full pay with lots of counciling.

[jayne1967 10]

The train driver gets a year off on full pay with lots of counciling.

 

That's fine then eh?

[phil6028 10]

Her family should be in our thoughts at a time like this.

[Zarniwoop 10]

The train driver gets a year off on full pay with lots of counciling.

.. and some never work as drivers again. Have you any idea of the effect that seeing someone fall in front of your train knowing you can't do anything to avoid hitting them has on someone?

[Vaati 11]

It's good that the driver does get support though. I can't imagine what it's like for the driver. But let us remember, a woman has died for -whatever- reason.

 

RIP to the woman and I hope her family can get through this tough time. And I hope that the driver can find a way to understand.

[Bludragonfly 10]

So sorry to hear of this lady's death; I hope she rests in peace. My thoughts are with her family and friends and also with the train driver