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Person found dead on train tracks


Police and paramedics were called to the train station

A Northern train at Liverpool South Parkway station(Image: Martin Rickett/PA Wire)

A person has died after being found on train tracks. Emergency services were called to Eccles railway station at around 9.55am on Monday, December 23.

British Transport Police said it followed reports of a casualty on the tracks. A spokesperson added paramedics also attended, however a person was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident is not being treated as suspicious and a report will be prepared for the coroner.

Train lines were blocked between Newton-le-Willows and Manchester Victoria/Deansgate following the incident and there were several services cancelled. Northern, TransPennine Express and Transport for Wales services were all impacted, including to and from Liverpool Lime Street.

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National Rail said disruption is likely until 2pm today and trains may continue to be delayed by 45 minutes or cancelled. There are several rail replacement bus services in place.

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