A 12-year-old child has died after two youngsters were spotted on a railway line in Merseyside.
A major emergency response was sent to the scene in Bootle after reports of a "casualty" on the tracks at around 7pm.
It followed reports two children of the same age had been seen on the tracks, the Liverpool Echo reported.
Rail services were cancelled as ambulance and fire crews dealt with the incident.
But late last night it was confirmed a "person" had died following an incident on the tracks.
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Today, it was reported that two children, thought to be 12, were reported to be on the live electric lines, with one of them being
killed.
An emergency switch-off of the tracks was requested by British Transport Police (BTP) who rushed to deal with the incident.
Track staff also attended the scene to inspect fencing around the area.
Last night, British Transport Police said they were called "following reports of a casualty on the tracks."
A spokesman for the force said: "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."
A spokesman for Merseyside Police told the Liverpool Echo: "Following reports of a concern for safety for a person in the area officers were called to Bedford Road in Bootle."
The gender of the child is not yet confirmed.
