The Swindon Advertiser has opened a book of condolence for a person who was killed on train tracks between the town and Dicot.

The incident happened at around 8.30am on Tuesday near Faringdon Road outside Wantage on the railway bridge.

Police cars, ambulances and fire engines were all in attendance.

A person was pronounced dead at the scene with emergency services remaining at the site on Tuesday morning.

Read More: Emergency services attend death on railway lines near Oxford

Trains between Swindon and Didcot were impacted, with none leaving Swindon station for a number of hours. 

A spokesperson for BTP said: “Officers were called to the line near Wantage at around 8.28am today (17 September) following reports of a casualty on the tracks.

“Paramedics also attended, however 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.”

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Book of Condolence

"We have opened a book of condolence for the man who sadly died. This is for anyone who wants to leave a tribute to the man or condolences for their loved ones. Please know we will moderate content to ensure it remains a respectful space."

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From Mohsin Riaz

We have opened a book of condolence for the man who sadly died. This is for anyone who wants to leave a tribute to the man or condolences for their loved ones. Please know we will moderate content to ensure it remains a respectful space.May God grant him eternal peace and give his family the strength to endure this immense loss.

From Community contributor

We have opened a book of condolence for the man who sadly died. This is for anyone who wants to leave a tribute to the man or condolences for their loved ones. Please know we will moderate content to ensure it remains a respectful space.In name of the father and of the son and of the holy spirt I ask the all mighty god to look after this person and watch over his friends and family and guide them through this difficult time in need I ask the almighty god to look after this person in your care and keep him safe till we meet again

From Elliott Day

We have opened a book of condolence for the man who sadly died. This is for anyone who wants to leave a tribute to the man or condolences for their loved ones. Please know we will moderate content to ensure it remains a respectful space.Coached Jack for a short period of time at Shrivenham FC - lovely lad who was liked by all. Such a sad loss at such a young age. Thoughts and prayers to family, friends & teammates. RIP badge

From Anna Henson

We have opened a book of condolence for the man who sadly died. This is for anyone who wants to leave a tribute to the man or condolences for their loved ones. Please know we will moderate content to ensure it remains a respectful space.Sending lots of kind thoughts and prayers to you at this sad and tragic time. May your loved on rest in peace