A person has died after being struck by a train at a Scots station. Emergency services rushed to Uddingston train station following reports of a casualty on the tracks shortly before 6am on Monday January 23.
Paramedics attended the scene but sadly a person was pronounced dead. The incident is not being treated as suspicious.
ScotRail cancelled morning services in the area while emergency services dealt with the incident. Train tickets were accepted on buses as commuters were urged to travel via other services.
The line was recently reopened but delays are expected while crews and and units get back into position.
A spokesperson for the British Transport Police said: "Officers were called to Uddingston station at 5.54am following reports of a casualty on the tracks.
"Paramedics also attended however sadly a person was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident is not being treated as suspicious and a report will be prepared for the Procurator Fiscal."
A ScotRail statement said: "Due to emergency services dealing with an incident, services via Uddingston will be subject to delay and cancellation this morning. We are working closely with emergency services during this time and will keep you updated."
They later added: "Emergency services have completed necessary investigations and the line has now been reopened via Uddingston. We're working hard to get services running again as normal, however some alterations may continue whilst we get crew and units back into the correct position."
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