Posted on 08/29/2023 11:40:41 PM PDT by RandFan
A police officer who was hit by a train while attempting to save a distressed man on the tracks has died.
Nottinghamshire Police was called to a residential area in Balderton, near Newark, at about 19:00 BST on Thursday over concerns for a man's safety.
The 46-year-old officer, Sgt Graham Saville, died in hospital on Tuesday with his family at his bedside.
Another man, 29, was taken to hospital after suffering non life-threatening electrocution injuries.
British Transport Police (BTP), which is leading the investigation, said it happened on the line near Newark Northgate station.
Sgt Saville, a Nottinghamshire Police response officer based at Newark Police Station, was taken to the Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham where he died.
'Unimaginably devastating'
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.
"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."
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I can think of no better way to pass from this life than in helping another person is distress.
The good die young ...
Very very sad indeed. A good man died. RIP.
Prayers for the repose of his soul and for comfort to his loved ones.
Journalists need to learn the English language. Can’t believe a Brit doesn’t know it!
Electrocution is to be KILLED by electrical shock. Ain’t no recovering from electrocution - any more than from hanging.....
"Electrocution," originally was a combination for, "electrical execution," and in its original context and meaning you are 100% correct. Due to gross misuse however, it has generally become accepted to mean electrical injury as well, and most dictionaries now include that as a secondary definition.
FWIW, I agree with you, and the fact that its improper usage has become accepted is a sign the ignorant are winning :(
As a railfan, one of my favorite spot to visit is Virtual Railfan You Tube channel and the grab bag video from all around the US and Canada. There are a few Darwin Award candidates shown, a few days ago, a well dressed lady walked between the cars (the train was stopped), but as soon as she walked from the cars the train started moving..Amazing...
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