| Hug your kids folks 20:33 - Nov 27 with 2963 views | The_Romford_Blue |
Saw someone at Hersham station today while leaving work to come home decide there was only one way out. I was the only person on the platform at the time.
Horrendous. Presumably RIP |  |
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| Hug your kids folks on 20:37 - Nov 27 with 2873 views | DropCliffsNotBombs |
Aw man, that's awful. Hope you're ok bud. |  | | |
| Hug your kids folks on 20:40 - Nov 27 with 2849 views | ITFC_Forever |
That’s awful, hope you’re ok Rommy. |  |
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| Hug your kids folks on 20:45 - Nov 27 with 2817 views | Cheltenham_Blue |
Sh it. Sorry you had to see that Rommers. Must have been an awful thing to witness.
If it starts to nag away at you at all, please don't try to suppress it, make sure you talk to someone. |  |
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| Hug your kids folks on 20:52 - Nov 27 with 2765 views | The_Romford_Blue |
| Hug your kids folks on 20:45 - Nov 27 by Cheltenham_Blue |
Sh it. Sorry you had to see that Rommers. Must have been an awful thing to witness.
If it starts to nag away at you at all, please don't try to suppress it, make sure you talk to someone. |
Well they walked down the end of the platform I think. They sort of vanished and then it happened. It’s an incredibly long station (I don’t know if anyone has seen it) and so you literally lose sight of them. But where the train has eventually stopped short of the platform, they’re obviously walked a little bit down to do it.
Just horrendous. The ambulances and the police were still coming half an hour later. At least 10. I was still stood on the platform in disbelief.
Horrific really. Albeit I didn’t see the impact so I suppose that’s a relief. Just can’t help but feel awfully sad for the person to have done that. I’ve been there many years ago and it’s a lonely old place. Thankfully I was stopped before the worst happened by a random bloke who I can still picture clear as day. Never even got his name to thank him. I then went off to uni and got better. Funny how stuff like tonight makes you think. | |
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| Hug your kids folks on 20:57 - Nov 27 with 2712 views | EdwardStone |
| Hug your kids folks on 20:52 - Nov 27 by The_Romford_Blue |
Well they walked down the end of the platform I think. They sort of vanished and then it happened. It’s an incredibly long station (I don’t know if anyone has seen it) and so you literally lose sight of them. But where the train has eventually stopped short of the platform, they’re obviously walked a little bit down to do it.
Just horrendous. The ambulances and the police were still coming half an hour later. At least 10. I was still stood on the platform in disbelief.
Horrific really. Albeit I didn’t see the impact so I suppose that’s a relief. Just can’t help but feel awfully sad for the person to have done that. I’ve been there many years ago and it’s a lonely old place. Thankfully I was stopped before the worst happened by a random bloke who I can still picture clear as day. Never even got his name to thank him. I then went off to uni and got better. Funny how stuff like tonight makes you think. |
OMG Rommers
Heart-wrenching
Sending you a manly hug and internet good vibes
As others have said..... feel free to talk any time |  | | |
| Hug your kids folks on 21:00 - Nov 27 with 2672 views | Swansea_Blue |
| Hug your kids folks on 20:52 - Nov 27 by The_Romford_Blue |
Well they walked down the end of the platform I think. They sort of vanished and then it happened. It’s an incredibly long station (I don’t know if anyone has seen it) and so you literally lose sight of them. But where the train has eventually stopped short of the platform, they’re obviously walked a little bit down to do it.
Just horrendous. The ambulances and the police were still coming half an hour later. At least 10. I was still stood on the platform in disbelief.
Horrific really. Albeit I didn’t see the impact so I suppose that’s a relief. Just can’t help but feel awfully sad for the person to have done that. I’ve been there many years ago and it’s a lonely old place. Thankfully I was stopped before the worst happened by a random bloke who I can still picture clear as day. Never even got his name to thank him. I then went off to uni and got better. Funny how stuff like tonight makes you think. |
Sht Rommers, that must be awful to see and haunting. Hope you’re ok buh. |  |
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| Hug your kids folks on 21:50 - Nov 27 with 2420 views | le2blue |
| Hug your kids folks on 20:52 - Nov 27 by The_Romford_Blue |
Well they walked down the end of the platform I think. They sort of vanished and then it happened. It’s an incredibly long station (I don’t know if anyone has seen it) and so you literally lose sight of them. But where the train has eventually stopped short of the platform, they’re obviously walked a little bit down to do it.
Just horrendous. The ambulances and the police were still coming half an hour later. At least 10. I was still stood on the platform in disbelief.
Horrific really. Albeit I didn’t see the impact so I suppose that’s a relief. Just can’t help but feel awfully sad for the person to have done that. I’ve been there many years ago and it’s a lonely old place. Thankfully I was stopped before the worst happened by a random bloke who I can still picture clear as day. Never even got his name to thank him. I then went off to uni and got better. Funny how stuff like tonight makes you think. |
Sorry to hear that, mate. I witnessed the same a few months ago at Kettering, horrendous, as you say. I felt sorry for the driver involved, who was, understandably, in absolute bits. The person involved ran towards the train before being hit, so he literally saw it unfold in front of him.
I didn't sleep well for a while afterward as I kept getting flashbacks, and I had to get some help to deal with it.
Look after yourself. |  | | |
| Hug your kids folks on 21:54 - Nov 27 with 2384 views | gainsboroughblue |
Take care mate and please talk it through with people, even trained professionals if it has brought things flooding back.
As for the poor guy tonight, we are coming to the time of year where people are usually at breaking point more than at any other. Christmas is heavily lauded but can be fecking miserable for some and act as a reminder of what they've lost or never had.
RIP. |  |
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| Hug your kids folks on 21:58 - Nov 27 with 2339 views | Plums |
| Hug your kids folks on 20:52 - Nov 27 by The_Romford_Blue |
Well they walked down the end of the platform I think. They sort of vanished and then it happened. It’s an incredibly long station (I don’t know if anyone has seen it) and so you literally lose sight of them. But where the train has eventually stopped short of the platform, they’re obviously walked a little bit down to do it.
Just horrendous. The ambulances and the police were still coming half an hour later. At least 10. I was still stood on the platform in disbelief.
Horrific really. Albeit I didn’t see the impact so I suppose that’s a relief. Just can’t help but feel awfully sad for the person to have done that. I’ve been there many years ago and it’s a lonely old place. Thankfully I was stopped before the worst happened by a random bloke who I can still picture clear as day. Never even got his name to thank him. I then went off to uni and got better. Funny how stuff like tonight makes you think. |
Really sorry to hear this mate, it's good that you shared it. It seems horrifically common these days. I was waiting at the station to pick my lad up yesterday and his train was delayed because something similar had happened in the north west. All I could think of was 'that's somebody's son, daughter etc who isn't going home'.
I found a young guy in tears on the edge of a bridge a few years back and was able to persuade him to come and have a coffee with me instead of whatever he was planning. On the way we met a paramedic who took care of him. I often wonder where he is now and what happened.
If anyone feels like that, please speak to someone, there is always another way. Today's massive problems can be overcome however desperate things seem. [Post edited 27 Nov 2024 22:01]
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| Hug your kids folks on 21:59 - Nov 27 with 2339 views | Juggsy |
| Hug your kids folks on 20:52 - Nov 27 by The_Romford_Blue |
Well they walked down the end of the platform I think. They sort of vanished and then it happened. It’s an incredibly long station (I don’t know if anyone has seen it) and so you literally lose sight of them. But where the train has eventually stopped short of the platform, they’re obviously walked a little bit down to do it.
Just horrendous. The ambulances and the police were still coming half an hour later. At least 10. I was still stood on the platform in disbelief.
Horrific really. Albeit I didn’t see the impact so I suppose that’s a relief. Just can’t help but feel awfully sad for the person to have done that. I’ve been there many years ago and it’s a lonely old place. Thankfully I was stopped before the worst happened by a random bloke who I can still picture clear as day. Never even got his name to thank him. I then went off to uni and got better. Funny how stuff like tonight makes you think. |
Should feel more sorry for the driver. That takes some toll.
Hope you are ok though, not a nice thing to be a part of. [Post edited 27 Nov 2024 22:00]
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| Hug your kids folks on 22:56 - Nov 27 with 2121 views | Churchman |
| Hug your kids folks on 21:50 - Nov 27 by le2blue |
Sorry to hear that, mate. I witnessed the same a few months ago at Kettering, horrendous, as you say. I felt sorry for the driver involved, who was, understandably, in absolute bits. The person involved ran towards the train before being hit, so he literally saw it unfold in front of him.
I didn't sleep well for a while afterward as I kept getting flashbacks, and I had to get some help to deal with it.
Look after yourself. |
Well done for being strong and aware enough to seek help. That requires courage as blokes (certainly this one) are schooled to ‘man up, deal with it, not be a wimp, show a little backbone’ etc. Bit stupid really. In fact, very stupid.
I would add to the title of this thread that perhaps people should be a little kinder to each other. It costs nothing and life is short. |  | | |
| Hug your kids folks on 23:09 - Nov 27 with 2084 views | Cheltenham_Blue |
| Hug your kids folks on 21:59 - Nov 27 by Juggsy |
Should feel more sorry for the driver. That takes some toll.
Hope you are ok though, not a nice thing to be a part of. [Post edited 27 Nov 2024 22:00]
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More sorry? Not sure it's a competition on which of the two deserves the most sympathy. | |
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| Hug your kids folks on 23:17 - Nov 27 with 2049 views | Whos_blue |
Argh. That sucks Rommers.
Remember that it's ok not to feel ok about this stuff.
Feeling wobbly for a day or two is completely natural. If you start getting to weeks, seek a little support.
A terrible business for all concerned. |  |
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| Hug your kids folks on 10:25 - Nov 28 with 1690 views | OldFart71 |
Very sad to hear that, not something easily forgotten. Two people I knew committed suicide. One was a former work colleague and the other the husband of a relative. Neither of whom you could guess that they would do what they did. Not being able to see your way out of a situation is horrendous and unfortunately unless these people are able to talk about what is going on it is often impossible to see what may happen to them or be able to help or get help. Keep safe yourself and if you need some help to get over it please seek it out. |  | | |
| Hug your kids folks on 10:36 - Nov 28 with 1642 views | giant_stow |
| Hug your kids folks on 21:54 - Nov 27 by gainsboroughblue |
Take care mate and please talk it through with people, even trained professionals if it has brought things flooding back.
As for the poor guy tonight, we are coming to the time of year where people are usually at breaking point more than at any other. Christmas is heavily lauded but can be fecking miserable for some and act as a reminder of what they've lost or never had.
RIP. |
Just to 2nd the point about talking it through Rommers. That's a tough thing to witness. |  |
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| Hug your kids folks on 10:54 - Nov 28 with 1581 views | ghostofescobar |
Christ, that’s awful. As others have said, don’t bottle it up. It’s bound to affect you, even if it’s some months down the line. Look after yourself. |  |
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| Hug your kids folks on 11:03 - Nov 28 with 1554 views | unbelievablue |
One every other day on mainline railways in the UK, roughly. So, so sad.
Hope you're alright. |  |
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| Hug your kids folks on 13:03 - Nov 28 with 1338 views | Keno |
Hope you are ok Ronmy? |  |
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| Hug your kids folks on 18:31 - Nov 28 with 1068 views | The_Romford_Blue |
| Hug your kids folks on 13:03 - Nov 28 by Keno |
Hope you are ok Ronmy? |
I’m ok thanks. Just a bit shocked still. Was still police at the station this morning and I’m sure when I leave in a couple of hours time they’ll still be there.
The person has since been confirmed dead according to the news article I saw on it today | |
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| Hug your kids folks on 18:39 - Nov 28 with 1037 views | MattinLondon |
| Hug your kids folks on 21:59 - Nov 27 by Juggsy |
Should feel more sorry for the driver. That takes some toll.
Hope you are ok though, not a nice thing to be a part of. [Post edited 27 Nov 2024 22:00]
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I’m no expert but I’m guessing that someone who sees suicide as their only option isn’t really of sound mind to consider other peoples feelings.
Should feel more sorry for the driver - what a thing to say. |  | | |
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