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Policeman dies in railway tragedy
AN OFF-DUTY Wiltshire Police officer has died after being struck by a train near Chippenham.
Wiltshire Police has confirmed the identity of the victim as 38-year-old Phillip Salsbury, a PC based at the Central Roads Policing Unit in Chippenham.
PC Salsbury died at 9.15am yesterday after being hit by the 8.47am First Great Western Swindon to Weston super Mare train, close to Chippenham Railway Station.
The train was travelling at about 60mph when the driver saw PC Salsbury on the tracks and tried to brake.
British Transport Police have begun an investigation but they are not treating the death as suspicious.
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2:36pm Monday 21st July 2008
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CommentPosted by: pjtaylor, Trowbridge on 7:44pm Mon 21 Jul 08
This has come to a shock to all the members of Bradford on Avon Sub Aqua club were Phil was an active member. he will be greatly missed.Our thoughts are with his family, colleagues and friends at this time.
Paul Taylor, Equipment Officer, BOASAC
This has come to a shock to all the members of Bradford on Avon Sub Aqua club were Phil was an active member. he will be greatly missed.Our thoughts are with his family, colleagues and friends at this time.
Paul Taylor, Equipment Officer, BOASAC
Posted by: Wiltshire Resident, Wiltshire on 7:59pm Mon 21 Jul 08
A great loss to everyone who knew him.
My thoughts go to his family.
A great loss to everyone who knew him.
My thoughts go to his family.
Posted by: deb178, Bath on 8:07pm Mon 21 Jul 08
Phil was a wonderful man and this has come as a great shock to my family. I will miss him as I know all of us will. Rest in peace Phil.
Debbie Smart, Cousin.
Phil was a wonderful man and this has come as a great shock to my family. I will miss him as I know all of us will. Rest in peace Phil.
Debbie Smart, Cousin.
Posted by: James Marchant, Bristol on 8:33pm Mon 21 Jul 08
I am extremely saddened to hear the news of Phil's tragic death. I joined Wiltshire Police with Phil in 1994 and we used to travel together to the police training centre in Wales, but sadly lost touch in recent years.
Rest in peace Pc 1321 from ex Pc 1322
I am extremely saddened to hear the news of Phil's tragic death. I joined Wiltshire Police with Phil in 1994 and we used to travel together to the police training centre in Wales, but sadly lost touch in recent years.
Rest in peace Pc 1321 from ex Pc 1322
Posted by: Mike Hawkins, Westbury on 9:17pm Mon 21 Jul 08
My sincere sympathies go to the family and colleagues of Police Constable Salsbury.
My sincere sympathies go to the family and colleagues of Police Constable Salsbury.
Posted by: David, Plymouth on 9:29am Tue 22 Jul 08
Phil was someone I had known since primary school in Plymouth, and we stayed close until joining different police forces as young probationers.
In the last few years work and family commitments made it difficult keeping in touch over the miles.
Phil was a bit of an eccentric but an immensly likeable and colourful guy who was fun to be around.
My thoughts go to his family and friends who will miss him dearly.
I know you are at peace now big fella and I shall always remember you mate.
David in Plymouth.
Phil was someone I had known since primary school in Plymouth, and we stayed close until joining different police forces as young probationers.
In the last few years work and family commitments made it difficult keeping in touch over the miles.
Phil was a bit of an eccentric but an immensly likeable and colourful guy who was fun to be around.
My thoughts go to his family and friends who will miss him dearly.
I know you are at peace now big fella and I shall always remember you mate.
David in Plymouth.
Posted by: Neil, Dallas, TX on 3:12pm Tue 22 Jul 08
Very sad news, I worked with him in the Ministry of Defence Police in Corsham and stayed in touch as he transferred to Wiltshire.
A colourful character who did things in his own way, always thinking 'outside the box'.
Thoughts and prayers with family and all in the Police Service in C Div and MDP.
Very sad news, I worked with him in the Ministry of Defence Police in Corsham and stayed in touch as he transferred to Wiltshire.
A colourful character who did things in his own way, always thinking 'outside the box'.
Thoughts and prayers with family and all in the Police Service in C Div and MDP.
Posted by: walter, wilshur on 3:58pm Tue 22 Jul 08
Terribly sad. But "British Transport Police have begun an investigation but they are not treating the death as suspicious." One assumes that it was either an accident or a suicide. Both equally tragic, but neither "suspicious".
Terribly sad. But "British Transport Police have begun an investigation but they are not treating the death as suspicious." One assumes that it was either an accident or a suicide. Both equally tragic, but neither "suspicious".
Posted by: Sarah, Plymouth on 4:47pm Tue 22 Jul 08
Such very sad news, my thoughts go to his family and friends at this emotional time , Rest in Peace, amongst the stars. Sarah *
Such very sad news, my thoughts go to his family and friends at this emotional time , Rest in Peace, amongst the stars. Sarah *
Posted by: Only Saying!, Trowbridge on 6:12pm Tue 22 Jul 08
What a tragic thing. How sad for his family and friends. Sadness and trauma for a train driver as well. Such a shame.
What a tragic thing. How sad for his family and friends. Sadness and trauma for a train driver as well. Such a shame.
Posted by: the blue light, Northampton on 12:20am Wed 23 Jul 08
Such a terrible tragedy, my condolences to all involved. May he rest in peace.
Such a terrible tragedy, my condolences to all involved. May he rest in peace.
Posted by: 02embo, devizes on 7:21pm Wed 23 Jul 08
We have had the great privilege of knowing Phil over the last few months and he was a wonderful, loving, fun, caring person and he will be missed by us greatly. We just hope that he is now at peace and is happy. Wherever you are Phil they are lucky to have you.It is just such a tragic loss for everyone. We will not forget you. You will stay in our hearts and thoughts forever
We have had the great privilege of knowing Phil over the last few months and he was a wonderful, loving, fun, caring person and he will be missed by us greatly. We just hope that he is now at peace and is happy. Wherever you are Phil they are lucky to have you.It is just such a tragic loss for everyone. We will not forget you. You will stay in our hearts and thoughts forever
Posted by: meljane2, Plymouth on 7:40pm Thu 24 Jul 08
I knew Phil through a member of the family and remember him as having a fantastic sence of humour. My thoughts are with all the family at this time.
I knew Phil through a member of the family and remember him as having a fantastic sence of humour. My thoughts are with all the family at this time.
Posted by: ejlawrence, Wilts on 8:02pm Fri 25 Jul 08
I was on the train that morning. It's extremely hard to put a name and face to the tragedy, and I'm so sorry for his family's loss and my thoughts are with them all.
I was on the train that morning. It's extremely hard to put a name and face to the tragedy, and I'm so sorry for his family's loss and my thoughts are with them all.
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