Man hit by train in Norbury named
THE man who died after being hit by a train near Norbury station last Tuesday has been named as Kamaljit Ryatt from Walthamstow.
The 46-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene after being struck by the 15.33 London Victoria to East Grinstead service near Norbury train station, on Norbury Avenue.
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Norbury station after the incident
The incident is not being treated as suspicious, and a file has been handed to the coroner.
A British Transport Police spokesman said the incident had been reported at 4.06pm.
Officers attended along with paramedics from London Ambulance Service, but Mr Ryatt could not be resuscitated.
Trains were initially suspended, and the line was handed back to Network Rail at 4.50pm.
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6 Comments
by RonSpark
Friday, January 27 2012, 4:18PM
“Some of the comments are very shocking and disappointing! Of course the guy didnt want to be hit by a train. Poor guy, Very sad.”
by msbloggs
Tuesday, January 24 2012, 2:12PM
“Yes, very sad.”
by LAFANTASTICA
Tuesday, January 24 2012, 1:54PM
“Poor guy. How sad.”
by Ivor_Shed
Tuesday, January 24 2012, 1:46PM
“If it was raining that day there was also the tube”
by nicecityboy
Tuesday, January 24 2012, 12:17PM
“Surely there are trains in Walthamstow to get hit by?
Our line is badly affected enough as it is!”
by Ivor_Shed
Tuesday, January 24 2012, 11:57AM
“Fancy coming to Norbury from Walthamstow to be hit by a train. Wonder what he had against Brighton line commuters?”