Leeds train delays: All trains cancelled between Guiseley and Ilkley as emergency incident blocks line

There is major disruption on train services between Leeds and Ilkley, after a person was found dead on the tracks.

British Transport Police (BTP) officers were called to the line near Burley in Wharfedale at 7.05am today (Monday) following reports of a casualty on the tracks.

A person has been found dead on the train tracks near Burley in Wharfedale station (Photo: Google)placeholder image
A person has been found dead on the train tracks near Burley in Wharfedale station (Photo: Google)

Paramedics were called out, but a person was pronounced dead at the scene.

All trains between Leeds and Ilkley have been cancelled, with disruption expected until at least 10.30am.

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