Hero police officer fighting for life after being hit by train in Nottinghamshire
The IndependentGet the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Email [email protected] Level crossing in Balderton, near where incident took place Kate Meynell, Nottinghamshire Police chief constable, said: “This is a truly devastating incident that has left one of our officers very poorly in hospital. “Officers and police staff put themselves in danger every day to keep the public safe and from harm and I personally want to say how eternally grateful and proud I am of them all.” Police from other forces and members of the public sent the injured officer their best wishes, with one person describing him as a “hero”. British Transport Police North Yorkshire said: “Sending our best wishes to the injured officer”. “We wish them a speedy recovery.” Robert Jenrick, the local MP and Home Office minister, said: “My thoughts and prayers are with the Police officer critically injured in the line of duty at Newark station.
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