A person has died after being hit by a train in Wigan.
Emergency services were called to Wigan North Western station just after 11.20am this morning (Friday) to reports of a casualty on the tracks. The person was tragically pronounced dead at the scene.
Officers will now work to identify them. The incident is not being treated as suspicious, a spokesperson for British Transport Police said.
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Train lines between Wigan and Preston are currently blocked due the incident. Services are being cancelled or delayed.
In a tweet, National Rail said road transport has been 'requested' to run between Preston and Wigan North Western and also between Wigan North Western and Liverpool Lime Street. Disruption is expected until at least 2pm.
Northern and Avanti West Coast services are currently affected. In a statement, a British Transport Police spokesperson said: "British Transport Police were called to Wigan station at 11.21am this morning (4 November) following reports of a casualty on the tracks.
"Paramedics also attended, however sadly a person was pronounced dead at the scene. Officers are currently working to identify the deceased and inform their next of kin.
"The incident is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner."
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