Chaos hit the 10:22pm train from Charlton to London Bridge when a scream from the driver’s cab sparked an emergency stop.
Young Woman Dies After Jumping in Front of Train
Tragedy struck as a young woman reportedly threw herself in front of the train. Emergency services rushed to the scene, but all power was cut, leaving trains stranded between Westcombe Park and Maze Hill stations.
Greenwich Line Plunged into Chaos
- The entire Greenwich line ground to a halt, triggering major delays for evening commuters.
- Three fire engines, an ambulance, and dozens of police officers responded swiftly to the emergency.
Commuters Left Stranded Amid Emergency
Passengers endured long waits and uncertainty as crews worked to clear the scene. The incident caused serious disruption on one of London’s busiest routes home.
Eyewitness killerandflash shared on social media: “On the train back to London Bridge, when there was a scream, and the train stopped suddenly. Such a sad incident. RIP.”