Police officer hit by train while helping distressed man on tracks dies in hospital
A police officer has died after being hit by a train while trying to save a distressed man on the tracks
Nottinghamshire Police
A police officer has died after being hit by a train while trying to save a distressed man on the tracks.
Sergeant Graham Saville died in hospital surrounded by his family on Tuesday.
Nottinghamshire Police were called to a residential area near Newark Northgate station at around 7pm on Tuesday following concerns for a man's safety.
Another man was also taken to hospital after suffering non-life-threatening electrocution injuries.
Nottinghamshire Police were called to a residential area near Newark Northgate station at around 7pm on Tuesday
Nottinghamshire Police
The 46-year-old - based at Newark Police Station - was hit by a train as he attempted to save the man, and sustained serious injuries.
A spokesperson said his death has sent “shockwaves and sadness” through the force and paid tribute to the “service and sacrifice” of the “hugely respected and popular” officer.
Nottinghamshire Police Chief Constable Kate Meynell said: “Today is a day of mourning for the entire police family.
“Graham was a hugely respected and popular colleague and his death in the line of duty has come as an enormous shock to us all.
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“Our hearts and deepest condolences go out to his family and we will do everything we can to support them through this unimaginably devastating time.
“It is impossible to put into words how devastating this news is for everyone who loved and respected Graham.
“On Thursday, he went to work to protect the people of Nottinghamshire from harm, and it is testament to his bravery and dedication as a police officer that he was fatally injured while attempting to save another man's life.
“His service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.”
A spokesperson said his death has sent 'shockwaves and sadness' through the force
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Meynell also thanked officers who attended the scene, with some providing medical assistance while waiting for an ambulance.
“I would also like to pay tribute to the officers who attended the scene, some of whom provided immediate medical assistance while the ambulance was on its way,” she said.
“This was a deeply traumatic incident for those officers and we have a dedicated team providing support to them.
“When a colleague dies in the line of duty the shockwaves and sadness reverberate throughout the policing family and we will all deeply mourn our colleague.”
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