A HISTORY student who died when he was hit by a train took his own life, an inquest has ruled.

Essex University student Fredrik Grytten was hit by a train near Wivenhoe Station on the evening of February 23.

British Transport Police launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the 22-year-old Norwegian’s death and were satisfied there was no third party involvement.

An inquest at Chelmsford Coroner’s Court yesterday ruled Mr Grytten had taken his own life.

Shaun Carroll, coroner’s enquiry co-ordinator with the British Transport Police, said: “At 9.20pm on Saturday, February 23, the driver of the 9.03pm Witham to Clacton train was approaching the Spring Lane crossing.

“He saw a male appear from the right side of the train.”

Mr Grytten was hit by the train and died. The ambulance service attended but Mr Grytten’s death was confirmed at the scene.

A post mortem examination was carried out at Colchester Hospital.

It found he died of multiple injuries and increased alcohol level.

Toxicology results found 132mgs of alcohol in 100mls of blood. By way of comparison, the drink drive limit is 80mgs.

Mr Carroll said: “Sgt Wendy Buck did a scene assessment and found no evidence of third party involvement.”

Mr Grytten had left a note before his death and his parents told the court he had struggled with his mental health in the past.

Senior Essex Coroner Caroline Beasley-Murray concluded Mr Grytten took his own life.

She said: “Having regard to all the evidence I have come to the conclusion he formed the intention and took a deliberate action knowing it would result in his death.

“He was so clearly a much-loved young man.

“I want to express my sympathies to you on his loss.

“Not only have you lost your much-loved son but you have had the ordeal of being here today and you have shown the utmost dignity.”

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