Outwood train station: Person dies at on line between Leeds and Doncaster as enquiries ongoing

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Enquiries are continuing after a person died on a trainline between Leeds and Doncaster.

Emergency services attended Outwood train station in the Wakefield district following reports that there was a “casualty on the tracks” on Sunday evening (November 3).

There was disruption on the line throughout the evening following the incident.

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Emergency crews were called to Outwood train station on Sunday evening | Photographer Andrew Bellis.

A British Transport Police spokesperson said: “We were called to Outwood station at around 11.15pm on Sunday, (November 3) following reports of a casualty on the tracks.

“Officers attended along with paramedics but sadly a person was pronounced dead at the scene.

“Enquiries to establish the circumstances leading up to their death are ongoing.”

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