Man dies on railway at Oswaldtwistle (From Lancashire Telegraph)
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Man dies on railway at Oswaldtwistle
6:22pm Monday 30th August 2010 in Hyndburn
POLICE: At Church and OswaldtwIstle
A MAN was killed this afternoon after police said he laid down on the railway tracks in front of an oncoming train.
Officers said the driver made efforts to stop, but the man was struck at Church and Oswaldtwistle station at 4.05pm.
He was pronounced dead the scene. Train services between Blackburn and Colne were affected for two hours as a result.
Police said the man’s details could not yet be released as his relatives were being informed.
However he is said to be local and in his thirties.
Inspector Gary Crowe said witnesses had described seeing the man step down from the platform onto the tracks.
He said: “Despite efforts by the driver to stop the train, the man unfortunately received fatal injuries.”
Insp Crowe confirmed the death was not being treated as suspicious.
Comments(13)
trueblue81
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7:41am Tue 31 Aug 10
May you finally be at peace with yourself.
God bless you xxx
ossy
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8:52am Tue 31 Aug 10
angryman9
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9:23am Tue 31 Aug 10
God bless the poor man and his family.
My sympathy to the driver of the train:it must have been a dreadful experience.
accstan
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11:46am Tue 31 Aug 10
A real character, a true Stanley fan & a thoroughly genuine bloke - cannnot believe it, this is so sad.
Sincere sympathy to all his family & friends - god bless
alan7554
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1:53pm Tue 31 Aug 10
mythoughts1
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12:14am Wed 1 Sep 10
rip xxx
holliek2708
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1:26am Wed 1 Sep 10
maybe if your such an expert you should set up a group to help people like my cousin, obviously you have had a life with no troubles, no way on this earth does that give you right to label anyone, let alone a desperate young man
Blackeburny
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2:35am Wed 1 Sep 10
If you desire respect for your loved one, then you need to respect another person's opinion whether you agree with or oppose them.
My view is that i don't think suicide is a selfish act as it is cowardly.
Why people commit suicide is found in their flight response. They choose to run from / escape from their problems or perceived threats.
That is why psychology teaches us that when one talks about it or attempts it, it is a cry for help.
So, I would say it's more courageous than selfish but tragic nevertheless.
mys
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7:14am Wed 1 Sep 10
accstan
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8:31am Wed 1 Sep 10
Blackeburny wrote:Sorry, but the person who posted those comments does not deserve any respect, yes everyone is entitled to an opinion but was there really any need for this person to post such opinions on here knowing his family & friends would be reading it.
I can't believe so many family / friends are criticising the view's of another person.
If you desire respect for your loved one, then you need to respect another person's opinion whether you agree with or oppose them.
My view is that i don't think suicide is a selfish act as it is cowardly.
Why people commit suicide is found in their flight response. They choose to run from / escape from their problems or perceived threats.
That is why psychology teaches us that when one talks about it or attempts it, it is a cry for help.
So, I would say it's more courageous than selfish but tragic nevertheless.
You have also given your opinion, although you seem to be confused, at the start you say suicide is cowardly & by the end of your post you say it is corageous - the only thing I do agree with from your post is that it is indeed tragic for all who are involved.
Manuel Hung
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5:26pm Wed 1 Sep 10
holliek2708 wrote:No doubt he had his problems and no one wants anyone take their own life.
as a relative i am disgusted that a total stranger can label my cousin selfish, i hope your happy with the distress and upset your "SELFISH" comment has caused my family . . . maybe if your such an expert you should set up a group to help people like my cousin, obviously you have had a life with no troubles, no way on this earth does that give you right to label anyone, let alone a desperate young man
Why should everyone else caught up in this through no fault of their own be ignored?
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What about the adults and children that had to witness this terrible event?
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What about the driver who has to try and come to terms with this?
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What about the emergency services that have to clean things up?
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What about all the other people whose daily routine was disrupted?
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His actions don't just impact on family and friends, they extend much further and for this reason I believe it to be rather selfish. Particularly when there is so much help available.
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I'm not on here to upset any family members, just to say how it affects others who go un noticed.
holliek2708
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8:00pm Wed 1 Sep 10
Manuel Hung wrote:do you not think as a family we are thinking about the driver and many other witnesses, do you not think in the sleepless nights we have had since this ordeal we have discussed the poor driver, the emergency services were doing the job they are paid to do, they chose this occupation, daily routines get affected every single day but no one raises an eyebrow, you dont know what help he'd recieved or how bad the help was, you dont really know nothing other than your own opinon and what you have read, as i am aware you are only involved in this by reading about it so if suicide disgusts you so much then why read about it just to post your offensive comments . . .
holliek2708 wrote: as a relative i am disgusted that a total stranger can label my cousin selfish, i hope your happy with the distress and upset your "SELFISH" comment has caused my family . . . maybe if your such an expert you should set up a group to help people like my cousin, obviously you have had a life with no troubles, no way on this earth does that give you right to label anyone, let alone a desperate young manNo doubt he had his problems and no one wants anyone take their own life. Why should everyone else caught up in this through no fault of their own be ignored? . What about the adults and children that had to witness this terrible event? . What about the driver who has to try and come to terms with this? . What about the emergency services that have to clean things up? . What about all the other people whose daily routine was disrupted? . His actions don't just impact on family and friends, they extend much further and for this reason I believe it to be rather selfish. Particularly when there is so much help available. . I'm not on here to upset any family members, just to say how it affects others who go un noticed.
my heart goes out to the driver witnesses and all others involved and much appreciation for the kind regards and well wishes, me and my family are very grateful for your time and consideration
wilkinp4 says...
8:36pm Mon 30 Aug 10
I just wish somebody somewhere would wake up and see what is happening with people. So much sadness in peoples lives.