British Transport Police (BTP) officers were called to the railway line near St Mary Cray railway station in Orpington at 5.10am yesterday (October 14) following reports of concern for welfare. During the incident, one person was taken to a place of safety, and a second person was arrested on suspicion of obstructing the railway.
Police response and arrests
A British Transport Police spokesperson said: "Officers attended and a person was taken to a place of safety. A second person was arrested on suspicion of Obstructing the Railway. They have since been bailed whilst enquiries continue."
Ambulance crews were also called to nearby Mill Brook Road to assist. A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: "We sent an ambulance crew, a paramedic in a fast response car, an incident response officer and paramedics from our Hazardous Area Response Team (HART). We assessed a patient and discharged them at the scene."
Road closures and ongoing enquiries
Millbrook Road was closed in both directions between Station Road and Sandway Road due to the incident. The closure affected local traffic during the early morning period. Enquiries remain ongoing, according to the British Transport Police.
The incident occurred near St Mary Cray railway station, which serves the Orpington area in the London Borough of Bromley. Police and emergency services were pictured at the scene near the station, with the area cordoned off during the response.
Support and community impact
The British Transport Police have not released further details about the individuals involved or the specific nature of the concern for welfare that prompted the call. The road has since reopened, and the arrested person has been bailed pending further enquiries.
For anyone affected by similar issues, Samaritans are available to listen day or night, 365 days a year, free on 116 123 or via their website. The incident highlights the ongoing work of emergency services in the area, with both police and ambulance crews responding to the early morning call.
