Overview
- Emergency services attended reports of two casualties on the tracks near Eaglescliffe late on Tuesday, July 28, and one person was pronounced dead at the scene while a second was taken to James Cook University Hospital with life-changing injuries.
- North East Ambulance Service sent two double-crewed ambulances, a duty officer and a clinical team leader and was supported by the Great North Air Ambulance medical car, while Cleveland Fire Brigade and British Transport Police also responded.
- National Rail said emergency work was completed and lines were reopened but warned that cancellations and revised timetables could continue as services recover across Teesside and County Durham.
- British Transport Police have launched an investigation into the circumstances of the incident and have not released a cause or further identifying details; enquiries are ongoing.
- The affected line runs parallel to Marlborough Road between Eaglescliffe and Thornaby, disruption affected Northern and Grand Central services, and passengers were allowed to use alternative services while ticket restrictions were temporarily lifted.