Great Western Railway has warned commuters to expect disruption on trains between Swindon and Bristol as emergency services attend to an incident near Royal Wootton Bassett.
It has been reported that a body has been found near the line.
⚠️Due to the police dealing with a fatal incident near the railway between #Swindon and #BristolTempleMeads all lines are blocked. Disruption is expected until 13:00 25/02. Please check your journey prior to travel, here: https://t.co/rF09ixHYUo… ⚠️
— Great Western Railway (@GWRHelp) February 25, 2022
The latest tweet expects the disruption to continue until 1400 this afternoon.
A spokesman for British Transport Police said: “British Transport Police were called to the line near Swindon at 9.35am this morning (February 25) following reports of a casualty on the tracks.
“Paramedics also attended, however sadly a person has been pronounced dead at the scene.
“Officers are currently working to identify the deceased and establish the full circumstances behind their death.”
