A police officer who was hit by a train while attempting to save a “distressed man” on the railway tracks has died.
Nottinghamshire Police were called to a residential area in Balderton, near Newark-on-Trent, over concerns for a man’s safety just before 7pm last Thursday.
Sergeant Graham Saville was hit by a train during the incident and taken to Queen’s Medical Centre. He died in hospital on Tuesday, the force said.
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.
“His service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.”
An investigation into the incident, led by British Transport Police, is ongoing.
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