Fatality at Colchester level crossing

British Transport Police have confirmed that the incident is not being treated as suspicious

Author: Vicky HainesPublished 5th Dec 2025

Emergency services have been in attendance after a casualty at a level crossing in Colchester.

Officers from Essex Police and British Transport Police were called to the East Gate level crossing, at around 7:30pm yesterday (4th December).

Officers responded with paramedics, however sadly a person was pronounced dead at the scene.

British Transport Police have confirmed that the incident is not being treated as suspicious.

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