A man has tragically died after being struck by a train on the Island Line network between Sandown and Lake, it has been confirmed.
As previously reported by Island Echo, emergency services rushed to the area of Los Altos Park at around 17:40 yesterday evening (Friday) when a train driver reported a collision with a pedestrian at the Los Altos crossing.
Despite the best efforts of local paramedics and the HEMS team from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance, the man’s life could not be saved and he died at the scene.
A spokesperson for British Transport Police last night told Island Echo:
“Officers were called to the line in Lake, close to Lake Train Station, at 17:45 following reports of a casualty on the tracks.
“Paramedics also attended but sadly a person was pronounced dead at the scene.
“Officers are now working to identify the person and inform their family.
“The incident is not being treated as suspicious and a file is being prepared for the coroner”.
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The man’s family have since been located and informed of the death.
Flowers have been laid at the scene as a mark of respect.
It is thought the train was travelling towards Sandown at the time of the collision, however, the full circumstances of the incident are yet to be established.
The tragic incident is thought to be the first fatality on the Island Line network since early 1996 – almost 25 years ago.
Rail services resumed late last night and are operating to a normal timetable today.
How terribly sad, my heart goes out to the family
Yes, totally agree, and indeed, to the driver.
Tragic news, May the young man RIP.
My heart goes out to his family and also to the train driver who must also be suffering from shock.
My thoughts are with the train driver who was just doing a job.. Hopefully he’s not going to be too traumatised after the horrible incident. RIP young man.
Such terrible times to hear the young man died. Thought go out to his family and the driver.
R.I.P
How very sad for noth person that was hot and the poor driver .but why was he on the train track
He wasn’t Ann. He was on a foot crossing
RIP
Good bye old friend I’m sorry about everything. I wish we could have talked one last time. I’m so sorry for everything
Im sorry about the loss of your friend
Awful news mate
God bless you and your family .
My thoughts are with his family <3
Thinking of the driver aswell <3
Such terrible news. A young man who had his life in front of him. Our hearts go out to all involved and all who knew him, especially the family. He has spent many a good time at our house with our son. R.I.P.
very sad. love to the family. xxx The train driver must be looked after as he must feel so bad and it cant be his fault. I hope the council help him.
I also hope the train driver will get all the support he will need , our thoughts go out to him and his family .
So so sad thoughts go to the family and the train driver
Fly high my old pal.
No words can describe. Truly a horrific, accident.❤️. Sending my love and true condolences to his family. XXX
The HEMS team deserve a thank you as well I’m sure they did their very best heartbreaking for all concerned condolences to the family x
Very hard to believe, how could one not hear or see the Island Train… what are the rules before crossing railway tracks… STOP LOOK LISTEN….
Maybe the chap thought it would stop like a car… I just cannot think of how this could happen…
approx. 15 mph limit and a clear view, quite open area so the noise of train would travel well…
I have seen people texting and walk straight across roads without looking, or thinking… was this similar.. headphones on.. dark sunglasses…
Gonna miss you, Levi. So many memories. Thanks for every single one of them. Never knew anybody as witty as you. Class act.