On Sunday 14 May around 8.50am, emergency services were called to Gatley Station following reports of a casualty on the tracks.  

Sadly, the female casualty was pronounced dead at the scene. Her death is not being treated as suspicious.   

British Transport Police said in a statement: "Officers were called to Gatley railway station at 8.50am on 14 May to reports of a casualty on the tracks. Paramedics also attended, and sadly a woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

"This incident is not being treated as suspicious. A file will be a prepared for the coroner."

Following the incident, all services between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport were suspended.

Yesterday, Northern Rail gave the following statement on their website: "Due to the emergency services dealing with an incident between Manchester Airport and Manchester Piccadilly all lines are blocked.

"Train services running to and from these stations will be cancelled. Disruption is expected until 11:00.

"Services between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport in both directions are currently being disrupted due to the emergency services dealing with an incident. Emergency services will be on site shortly. Replacement transport is currently being sourced."

Where to go for help

If you or anyone you know is struggling at the moment, please know that help is available. Below are a few places where help can be found. 

• Samaritans (116 123) samaritans.org operates a 24-hour service available every day of the year. If you prefer to write rather thank talk over the phone, you can email Samaritans at [email protected] , write to Freepost RSRB-KKBY-CYJK, PO Box 9090, STIRLING, FK8 2SA and visit www.samaritans.org/branches to find your nearest branch.
• Manchester Mind – An organisation that has supported people in Manchester for over 30 years. Most services are now available over the phone, by email or video call. The number is 0161 769 5732 and the opening hours are Monday – Friday, 10am -2pm.
• The GM Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust – The local NHS helpline is open 24/7 which you can call any time, day or night, if you feel your mental health is beginning to suffer: 0800 953 0285.
• Andy's Man Club – A group dedicated to starting conversations about mental health, assuring people that it's ok to talk. You can contact them by email on: [email protected].
• CALM – The Campaign Against Living Miserably supports people via phone and webchat. You can call 0800 58 58 58 or speak to a support worker online. Open 5pm – midnight.