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Tragic incident on the train tracks near Merseyrail's Hoggs Hill Lane Crossing
ON Sunday, 24 August 2025, rail services were significantly disrupted following a tragic incident on the train tracks located between:- Formby and Hightown Stations. This disruption on the Merseyrail Network was caused by the discovery of a deceased person, who had been found on the line near the Hoggs Hill Lane footpath crossing.
.We are informed that British Transport Police (BTP) Officers, along with Paramedics from the North West Ambulance Service, were called to the scene. As a result, all rail services between:- Southport and Hall Road were suspended for a period of time, and a rail replacement bus service was later put into operation to assist passengers. A spokesperson for the British Transport Police (BTP), whose website can be found at:- https://www.btp.police.uk/, said:- "We responded to reports of a casualty on the tracks in the Formby area, at around:- 11.25am. Our Officers responded along with NWAS Paramedics, but sadly, a person was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident is not being treated as suspicious, and a file will be prepared for the coroner." We can not confirm if the incident was connected to the footpath crossing at this point, but the area was taped off following the incident. Following our inquiries into the incident, we have been told that enquiries into the circumstances of the death are ongoing. More information will be released if appropriate. If you have been affected by this incident or if you are in need of help or support, please know that confidential assistance is available. You can contact the NHS by calling:- 111 and selecting the:- 'mental health option,' or find further information online at:- NHS.UKk/Mental-Health and through their triage service at:-111.NHS.UKs. The Samaritans also provide a free listening service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year; they can be reached by calling:- 116123 or by visiting their website at:- Samaritans.Org/. For those having thoughts of suicide, or for anyone concerned about a young person who might be, 'HOPELINE247' offers confidential support and practical advice. You can contact them by calling:- 08000684141, by texting:- 88247, or by visiting their website at:- Papyrus-UK.Org. Further resources and help can also be found on the National Suicide Prevention Support website... COMMENTS (0)
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