A man, in his 30s, is in a critical condition after falling between the train and the platform at Lewisham last night (November 19).
Southeastern trains were delayed from 11.45am until 1.30am this morning (November 20) as emergency services released the man.
He was treated at the station by London Ambulance Service (LAS) paramedics for serious injuries to his legs, before being taken to a local hospital, where he currently remains in a critical condition.
British Transport Police (BTP) were also called to the scene.
A BTP spokesman said: "“The incident is being treated as non-suspicious.”
@ConMend Emergency services are on site at Lewisham we hope to have people moving very soon ^CH
— Southeastern (@Se_Railway) November 19, 2015
A spokesman for Southeastern said: "It was not a fatality.
"The person was injured and taken to hospital.
"The train was taken out of service."
Met Police have confirmed they recieved 55 calls reporting the incident.
A busy late turn with more than 55 calls for police assistance in Lewisham with an hour response required...
— Sgt Dave Laurie (@MPSBrockleySgt) November 19, 2015
Did you see anything? Contact fiona.simpson@london.newsquest.co.uk or call 07584348332
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel