A man has sadly died after suffering a cardiac arrest at Hatch End Station this morning (Wednesday, 15 May), prompting severe disruption to London Overground services through Harrow.
British Transport Police confirmed: “We were called to Hatch End station at around 6.20am today (Thursday) to reports of a man suffering a cardiac arrest. Paramedics also attended however sadly the man died. This incident is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.”
A London Ambulance Service spokesperson added: “We were called at 6.12am this morning (15 May) to reports of a unwell person at Hatch End Rail Station, in Uxbridge Road.
“We sent an ambulance crew, paramedics in fast response cars, an advanced paramedic and an incident response officer to the scene.
“Despite the best efforts of our team to save his life, a man sadly died at the scene.”
The incident caused major disruption on the London Overground, with delays and cancellations affecting services between Watford Junction and Willesden Junction.
Stations including Hatch End, Headstone Lane, and Harrow & Wealdstone were temporarily not served, and a limited shuttle service was introduced between Willesden Junction and London Euston.
One person posting via the Harrow Online Group on Facebook said, “Serious incident happening at Hatch End Station. Ambulance and lots of police, not sure what has happened.”
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