Transport police were today beginning investigations into how a woman died and a man was injured at a Colchester level crossing.
The pair were struck by the Clacton-bound train at the Hythe crossing just before 8pm yesterday.
Passengers were taken from the train and completed their journey by bus.
Commuter Mick Richmond, of Thorpe-le-Soken, said: "The train came to a sudden halt and I realised something was wrong.
"There weren't any announcements, but after about 30 minutes a police officer and a train company representative came through the train, telling everyone what happened."
Insp John Wolstenholme said: "The woman has died and we are in the process of contacting her relatives.
"The man is alive and is believed to have suffered non-life-threatening injuries."
He added the incident was not being treated as suspicious.
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9:18am Friday 28th March 2008
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CommentPosted by: Glyn Holloway, Colchester on 10:13am Fri 28 Mar 08
Another needless death in Colchester? As a local cab driver in Colchester i see so many instances of the new cult of invincibility. Drunks cross the roads in town defying drivers to run them over, joggers and children on bikes cross straight over pedestrians without a pause or a look in any direction, other than directly in front of themselves and I have seen so many people cross the Hythe crossing when the gates are down. There seems to be a growing arrogance among not only the young but older people too that it is the rest of the worlds responsibility not to run them over, to kill them. If you step into the road and defy a good driver to run you over 999 times in a thousand you will be fine, we will do our utmost not to kill you. It is the driver who is 'on the phone', 'changing radio stations', 'listening to a screaming child','looking at a pretty girl, or boy' so many possible distractions, too many to mention. PLEASE people of Colchester you have a responsibility to help save your own life. Give us the chance and we ,everybody else, will try to save it too.
Another needless death in Colchester? As a local cab driver in Colchester i see so many instances of the new cult of invincibility. Drunks cross the roads in town defying drivers to run them over, joggers and children on bikes cross straight over pedestrians without a pause or a look in any direction, other than directly in front of themselves and I have seen so many people cross the Hythe crossing when the gates are down. There seems to be a growing arrogance among not only the young but older people too that it is the rest of the worlds responsibility not to run them over, to kill them. If you step into the road and defy a good driver to run you over 999 times in a thousand you will be fine, we will do our utmost not to kill you. It is the driver who is 'on the phone', 'changing radio stations', 'listening to a screaming child','looking at a pretty girl, or boy' so many possible distractions, too many to mention. PLEASE people of Colchester you have a responsibility to help save your own life. Give us the chance and we ,everybody else, will try to save it too.
Posted by: DK, at her desk on 11:17am Fri 28 Mar 08
Such a sad story, again I have seen hundreds of people crossing here when the barriers are down, I for one have done it myself, but having been told off by the man who loves me I dont do it anymore. I hope that people will be more patient now.
Such a sad story, again I have seen hundreds of people crossing here when the barriers are down, I for one have done it myself, but having been told off by the man who loves me I dont do it anymore. I hope that people will be more patient now.
Posted by: mumof1, Colchester on 12:50pm Fri 28 Mar 08
I really hope it isnt a case of someone running through the closed gates, it seems that people just don't have time to live nowadays.
I really hope it isnt a case of someone running through the closed gates, it seems that people just don't have time to live nowadays.
Posted by: kjfh, Colchester on 1:47pm Fri 28 Mar 08
According to the Daily Mail (which is probably completely wrong) she tried to cross when the gates were down and got her foot stuck in the rails. The man was injured trying to help her.
Nice to see the local newspaper is keeping us up to date with what happened!
According to the Daily Mail (which is probably completely wrong) she tried to cross when the gates were down and got her foot stuck in the rails. The man was injured trying to help her.
Nice to see the local newspaper is keeping us up to date with what happened!
Posted by: Say It As It Is, Clackers on 2:11pm Fri 28 Mar 08
There is a bit from a taxi driver also in the news list who confirmed the man had gone to help the woman on the line.
There is a bit from a taxi driver also in the news list who confirmed the man had gone to help the woman on the line.
Posted by: samantha worsley, clacton on 2:13pm Fri 28 Mar 08
my special thanks to the staff on board who kept me and all the other people well informed.such a tragic incident but a special thanks to the staff member called brian who was fantastic in every way.my thanks for helping my journey go as smooth as humanly possible in such a tragic incident.
my special thanks to the staff on board who kept me and all the other people well informed.such a tragic incident but a special thanks to the staff member called brian who was fantastic in every way.my thanks for helping my journey go as smooth as humanly possible in such a tragic incident.
Posted by: John Locke, High Laver on 2:28pm Fri 28 Mar 08
[quote][bold]kjfh[/bold] wrote:
According to the Daily Mail (which is probably completely wrong) she tried to cross when the gates were down and got her foot stuck in the rails. The man was injured trying to help her. Nice to see the local newspaper is keeping us up to date with what happened![/quote] Just because it said that in the Daily Mail doesn't mean it's true - in fact something being in the Daily Mail probably means that it isn't true! How about avoiding pointless speculation until the investigation determines the cause of the accident.
kjfh wrote:
According to the Daily Mail (which is probably completely wrong) she tried to cross when the gates were down and got her foot stuck in the rails. The man was injured trying to help her. Nice to see the local newspaper is keeping us up to date with what happened!
Just because it said that in the Daily Mail doesn't mean it's true - in fact something being in the Daily Mail probably means that it isn't true! How about avoiding pointless speculation until the investigation determines the cause of the accident.
Posted by: LeftsaidFred, Colchester on 2:31pm Fri 28 Mar 08
I bought the paper too and theirs a lot more detail in there.
I bought the paper too and theirs a lot more detail in there.
Posted by: DD, colchester on 4:04pm Fri 28 Mar 08
[quote][bold]John Locke[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]kjfh[/bold] wrote: According to the Daily Mail (which is probably completely wrong) she tried to cross when the gates were down and got her foot stuck in the rails. The man was injured trying to help her. Nice to see the local newspaper is keeping us up to date with what happened![/quote] Just because it said that in the Daily Mail doesn\'t mean it\'s true - in fact something being in the Daily Mail probably means that it isn\'t true! How about avoiding pointless speculation until the investigation determines the cause of the accident.[/quote] It has been confirmed by police that she got her foot trapped.
Deepest sympathy to her family.
John Locke wrote:
kjfh wrote: According to the Daily Mail (which is probably completely wrong) she tried to cross when the gates were down and got her foot stuck in the rails. The man was injured trying to help her. Nice to see the local newspaper is keeping us up to date with what happened!
Just because it said that in the Daily Mail doesn\'t mean it\'s true - in fact something being in the Daily Mail probably means that it isn\'t true! How about avoiding pointless speculation until the investigation determines the cause of the accident.
It has been confirmed by police that she got her foot trapped.
Deepest sympathy to her family.
Posted by: kjfh, Essex on 4:17pm Fri 28 Mar 08
[quote][bold]John Locke[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]kjfh[/bold] wrote: According to the Daily Mail (which is probably completely wrong) she tried to cross when the gates were down and got her foot stuck in the rails. The man was injured trying to help her. Nice to see the local newspaper is keeping us up to date with what happened![/quote] Just because it said that in the Daily Mail doesn't mean it's true - in fact something being in the Daily Mail probably means that it isn't true! How about avoiding pointless speculation until the investigation determines the cause of the accident.[/quote] Hence I put (which means it probably isn't) after my statement! Can't you read???
My sympathies to the train driver and the guys who tried to help. When will people learn not to try and cross when the gates are down???
John Locke wrote:
kjfh wrote: According to the Daily Mail (which is probably completely wrong) she tried to cross when the gates were down and got her foot stuck in the rails. The man was injured trying to help her. Nice to see the local newspaper is keeping us up to date with what happened!
Just because it said that in the Daily Mail doesn't mean it's true - in fact something being in the Daily Mail probably means that it isn't true! How about avoiding pointless speculation until the investigation determines the cause of the accident.
Hence I put (which means it probably isn't) after my statement! Can't you read???
My sympathies to the train driver and the guys who tried to help. When will people learn not to try and cross when the gates are down???
Posted by: BERT, ESSEX on 2:03pm Sat 29 Mar 08
does anyone know the girls name as the sun says her name is kelly a 29 year old but thats it
does anyone know the girls name as the sun says her name is kelly a 29 year old but thats it
Posted by: Hannah on 11:51am Mon 7 Apr 08
My thoughts go to the train driver who would have been unable to stop at such short notice.
My thoughts go out to all those involved in some way.
My thoughts go to the train driver who would have been unable to stop at such short notice.
My thoughts go out to all those involved in some way.
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