Floral tributes have been left outside a Birmingham railway station in memory of an 'amazing' man who died on the tracks. The victim, named locally as Daniel, was pronounced dead at Northfield railway station at around 8.50pm on Sunday, May 3.
His family were informed, and his death is not being treated as suspicious. An array of flowers with touching messages were placed outside the station following the tragedy.
One note read: 'Dear Dan, you were genuinely one of the nicest, funniest people. You were loved by so many.' Another message said: 'You always were an amazing person. The funniest geezer I've ever met. Thank you so much for all the great memories.'
Tributes also poured in online. Writing on Facebook, Anne Myers said: 'RIP. You have left a great big hole in so many people's hearts. All your friends and family will miss you so much.' Mary Stevenson wrote: 'Thoughts and prayers with all the family at this very very sad time. So sorry. There are no words.' Craig Bowen described the tragedy as 'heart-wrenching'.
A British Transport Police spokesperson said: 'We were called to Northfield station at around 8.50pm on Sunday, May 3 following reports of a casualty on the tracks. Officers attended along with paramedics but sadly a person was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.'
A West Midlands Ambulance spokesperson added: 'On arrival we discovered one patient, a man. Sadly, it quickly became apparent nothing could be done to save him and he was confirmed dead at the scene.'
