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Matt Bryan

Severe disruption to Lanarkshire rail services after person is struck by train

A person has died after being hit by a train in Lanarkshire this morning.

The casualty was pronounced dead at the scene when paramedics arrived to the line in Uddingston.

Emergency services raced to the incident at around 11.14am on Thursday, February 16, following reports of the individual on the tracks.

Police were also in attendance as ScotRail advised locals the line was closed.

The incident is not being treated as suspicious.

It happened on the service between Glasgow Central and Bellshill.

A spokesman from British Transport Police told Lanarkshire Live: "Officers were called to the line in Uddingston at 11.14am following reports of a casualty on the tracks.

"Paramedics also attended, however sadly a person has been pronounced dead at the scene.

"The incident is not being treated as suspicious and a report will be prepared for the Procurator Fiscal."

Travellers were later advised of alternative routes while emergency services responded to the incident.

ScotRail posted on social media: "Sadly, a person has been hit by a train between Glasgow Central and Bellshill. We are working closely with emergency services during this time and will keep you updated."

Further posts later read: "UPDATE: Possible alternative routes: •Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh •Glasgow Central low level - Motherwell.

"We have arranged for your rail tickets to be accepted on local bus routes with JMB on Bus No. 41 For bus stop and timetable info, please head online.

"Just show your valid ticket or Smartcard to the driver when you board the bus."

Both lines have since reopened this afternoon.

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