Police officers at the scene flashed torches at the train to stop it
Nottinghamshire police officers managed to stop a train just metres away from where a 19-year-old woman was lying across the tracks. Torches were flashed at the moving train to alert the driver during the incident at 6.45pm on October 13 near Mansfield railway station.
All the officers managed to bring the 19-year-old to safety and she was eventually sent to the King's Mill Hospital. Sergeant Colin Jones, from Mansfield response team, said: "Officers called to this incident provided an exemplary service, not only stopping a moving train but also putting their own safety at risk to ensure she came to no further harm.
"I have no doubts without their actions on that day the teenager would have died. They should be immensely proud of their actions on that night." Where to get help if you're struggling You don't have to suffer in silence if you're struggling with your mental health, or just need to talk. Here are some groups you can contact when you need help.
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