Gwynedd man, 39, killed in incident on railway line

Smethwick Galton Bridge railway station <i>(Image: GoogleMaps)</i>
Smethwick Galton Bridge railway station (Image: GoogleMaps)
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A MAN from Gwynedd has died following an incident at a railway station in the Midlands.

British Transport Police were called to Smethwick Galton Bridge station on Friday evening (May 1) after receiving reports of a “casualty on the tracks”.

The man, who was pronounced dead at the scene, has since been confirmed by British Transport Police as a 39-year-old from the Gwynedd area.

A spokesperson for British Transport Police said: “Officers were called to Smethwick Galton Bridge Railway Station at 9.53pm on May 1 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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