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Fionnuala Boyle

Man dies after being hit by train near Glasgow station over Easter weekend

A man has died after being hit by a train near a station in Glasgow over the Easter weekend.

Emergency services were alerted to reports of a casualty on the tracks near Pollokshaws West station in the South Side of the city at around 10.30pm on Saturday night.

Mercy crews, including British Transport Police officers and Scottish Ambulance Service medics, rushed to the scene.

Sadly, the man could not be saved and he was pronounced dead upon arrival.

Officials say the man's death is not being treated as suspicious.

A report will be sent by BTP to the Procurator Fiscal.

A number of ScotRail services were initially suspended as a result of the incident, including journeys from Glasgow Central to East Kilbride, Barrhead and Kilmarnock.

Bus replacements were organised for stuck travellers.

Train services have since resumed.

A British Transport Police spokesperson said: "British Transport Police were called to the line near Pollokshaws West station at 10.31pm on April 16, following reports of a casualty on the tracks.

"Paramedics also attended, however, sadly, a man was pronounced dead at the scene.

"This incident is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the procurator fiscal."

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