Tooting Broadway: Northern line closure after person hit by Tube train

Emergency: The station was closed as ambulance crews tried to help the victim
Nick Ryder
Mark Chandler17 November 2016

A person was hit by a Tube train in south London during the evening rush hour, closing part of the Northern Line.

Passengers claimed a man was trapped underneath one of the trains following the incident.

A spokesman for Transport for London said the incident took place at Tooting Broadway at around 6.45pm, although people on social media also reported seeing emergency services at Balham.

Paramedics reached the station four minutes after they were called to help the stricken victim.

A spokesman said: "We treated one person for head injuries and took them as a priority to a major trauma centre."

The line was suspended northbound between Morden and Kennington.

It later reopened with severe delays.

Paddy Duffy wrote: "Tooting Broadway station is locked & absolutely beset with fire engines and ambulances.

"Sincerely hope things aren't as grave as they look."

DayveedM wrote: "Northern line is suspended.

"2 ambulances and a few fire engines outside the station. Not good."

Natalie Maisie Ivy tweeted: "Seriously @TfL when will you stop spending money on new stations and invest in glass doors for the others?!"

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