Investigations continue today following the “tragic” death of an Amazon delivery driver in a train crash.
The courier was killed after a van was hit at a crossing in Teynham, between Sittingbourne and Faversham, yesterday (July 13) afternoon.
Investigators believe the death of an Amazon driver on the tracks in Teynham, near Sittingbourne, is “not suspicious”Debris at the scene of a fatal collision
There was a huge emergency response following the tragedy, with paramedics, the fire service and officers from the British Transport Police (BTP) at the scene from around 12.45pm.
An air ambulance was also called to Lower Road, which was cordoned off between Hempsted Lane and Frognal Lane.
British Transport Police said in an update this morning: “The incident is not believed to be suspicious, and a file will be prepared for the coroner.”
Rail services between Canterbury East and London Victoria had been suspended but resumed today (July 14) from around 5.10am.
The crash happened in Teynham, near Sittingbourne and Faversham.
Video footage, which KentOnline has chosen not to publish, shows large flames coming from the crossing after the crash.
An Amazon spokesman said: “This is a terrible incident and our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with the delivery driver’s family and loved ones during this difficult time.
“We will work with police and the delivery service provider as they investigate.”
A spokesperson for the Rail Accident Investigation Branch said: “A team of inspectors visited the accident site to gather evidence as part of the process of conducting a preliminary examination.
“A decision on whether or not an investigation will be launched will be taken in the coming days.”
The scene of the tragedy, near TeynhamSoutheastern managing director Steve White confirmed the Rail Accident Investigation Branch is looking into the “tragic” death of an Amazon delivery driver
Southeastern boss, Steve White, said in a statement just after 9.10pm yesterday: “Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of the van driver who tragically lost their life following a collision with one of our trains earlier today.
“No one else was injured in the incident.
“We are fully assisting the RAIB with their investigation to understand exactly what happened.
“I’d like to thank the emergency services, our rail colleagues and the RAIB for their swift and professional response – and also our passengers, particularly those on the train involved and others affected by the disruption, for their patience and understanding.”