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Liverpool Echo
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Kate McMullin

Man hit by train in Hoylake confirmed as 21-year-old

A 21-year-old died after being hit by a train in Hoylake.

Emergency services were called to a level crossing close to Melrose Avenue, on May 2.

Hazardous area response team, advanced paramedic and rapid response vehicles arrived at the scene and a man was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

However today, May 7, British Transport Police confirmed the man, who was 21-years-old, died a short time later in hospital.

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

Following the incident, which occurred just before 10am, Merseyrail trains were suspended on the Hoylake and West Kirkby line.

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