Man confirmed dead after being hit by train near Kirkstall Bridge

A man has died after being hit by a train near Kirkstall Bridge.
By Joe Cooper
Published 13th Apr 2021, 10:34 GMT
Updated 13th Apr 2021, 11:06 GMT
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British Transport Police (BTP) were called to the line in Kirkstall at 4.53pm yesterday (Monday) following reports of a casualty on the tracks.

Paramedics from the Yorkshire Ambulance Service were also called, but sadly a man was pronounced dead at the scene.

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A BTP spokesman said: "This incident is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner."

The incident happened near Kirkstall Bridge, between Leeds and Kirkstall Forge station (pictured).The incident happened near Kirkstall Bridge, between Leeds and Kirkstall Forge station (pictured).
The incident happened near Kirkstall Bridge, between Leeds and Kirkstall Forge station (pictured).

Trains were disrupted on the network while emergency services dealt with the incident.

- If you need to talk to someone, Samaritans can be contacted by phone for free on 116 123 or emailed at jo@samaritans.org.

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