Nottinghamshire Police Officer Dies After Train Collision While Aiding Distressed Man

Sgt Graham Saville, a 46-year-old Nottinghamshire Police officer, tragically died after being struck by a train while responding to a call about a distressed man near railway tracks in Balderton, Nottinghamshire. The distressed individual, referred to as Patient C, had contacted East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) expressing suicidal intentions, and Sgt Saville was among the officers dispatched to the scene. Despite sustaining catastrophic injuries to his left leg and arm, Sgt Saville initially survived the collision and was transported to Queen’s Medical Centre, where life support was withdrawn five days later due to the severity of his injuries. Emergency responders applied tourniquets at the scene, but a CT scan later revealed brain swelling with no surgical options available. The inquest highlighted Sgt Saville’s dedication to public service and the profound loss felt by his family and community. Coroner Laurinda Bower remarked on the tragedy of a public servant not returning home after duty, underscoring the incident’s impact.