Police confirm fatality after emergency services called to Congleton station

By Matthew Hancock-Bruce 23rd Jan 2025

Local News by Matthew Hancock-Bruce 23rd Jan 2025

Police have confirmed a person has died following an incident at Congleton railway station.

British Transport Police were called to the scene at around 7pm on Wednesday, January 22, following reports of a casualty on the tracks.

Officers were joined by crews from North West Ambulance Service and Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Sadly, a person was pronounced dead at the scene.

A BTP spokesperson said: "Officers were called to Congleton railway station at around 7pm yesterday (January 22) 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."

The incident at Congleton resulted in major disruption to trains travelling between Stoke on Trent and Macclesfield.

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