Trap and drag accident at Ealing Broadway
24th December 2024
10:00am
A trap and drag accident occurred at Ealing Broadway station this morning, causing significant disruption to services.
The incident, which involved a passenger becoming trapped between a train and the platform, occurred at approximately 9:30am.
Emergency services, including the London Fire Brigade and paramedics, were quickly on the scene and the passenger was freed from the trap.
The passenger has been taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. Their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
The incident has caused major disruption to services on the Great Western Railway and Elizabeth line.
Trains are currently not running between Paddington and Ealing Broadway, and there are significant delays on other lines.
Passengers are advised to check before they travel and to allow extra time for their journeys.
A spokesperson for Great Western Railway said: “We are sorry for the disruption this incident is causing. We are working hard to get services back up and running as quickly as possible.”
The cause of the incident is being investigated.
Trap and drag accident at Ealing Broadway
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