Man dies after being struck by train near Todmorden station

A man has died this afternoon after being hit by a train on the railway line close to Todmorden station.

Officers from British Transport Police were called shortly after 1.30pm and attended alongside the Yorkshire Ambulance Service.

The man died after being struck by a train near Todmorden Railway Station. Picture: Googleplaceholder image
The man died after being struck by a train near Todmorden Railway Station. Picture: Google

A BTP spokesman said: "Work is now underway in order to identify the man and inform his family.

"This incident is not currently being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner."

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