Someone has sadly died following an incident at Northwood Hills Underground Station earlier today (4 April).
A spokesperson for British Transport Police said: “Officers were called to Northwood Hills underground station at around 12.10pm today (4 April) 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.”
A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called at 12.10pm today (4 April) to reports of a person hit by a train at Northwood Hills Underground Station, Northwood.
“We sent resources to the scene, including an ambulance crew, a paramedic in a fast response car, an incident response officer and members of our hazardous area response team (HART).
“Very sadly, despite best efforts, a man was pronounced dead at the scene.”
Following the incident, the Metropolitan line was part suspended between Harrow-on-the-Hill and Amersham, Chesham and Watford.
There were also severe delays on the rest of the line. Minor delays are also affecting the Piccadilly line between South Harrow and Uxbridge.
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