Tragedy as person dies after being struck by train at Kirkham and Wesham railway station

Emergency services were called to Kirkham and Wesham station after reports of a person on the tracks at 9.18am.

Police, paramedics and fire crews rushed to the railway line, but the casualty was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

Police statement

A spokesperson for BTP said: “Officers were called to Kirkham and Wesham railway station at 9.18am today (January 21) 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 file will be prepared for the coroner.”

All rail services through the station are cancelled or delayed while police, paramedics and fire crews work at the scene in Station Road.

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The steps down to the station platform have been cordoned off with police tape and British Transport Police remain at the scene this afternoon.