A man has died after being hit by a train on a Scots railway line.
We told how emergency services were called to the tragic incident, which took place between Arbroath and Dundee last night at around 8pm.
T he British Transport Police have now confirmed the man sadly died at the scene.
Officers say there are no suspicious circumstances and a report will be sent to the procurator fiscal.
A spokesperson for the force said: "British Transport Police were called to Broughty railway station at 8.06pm yesterday (December 6) following reports of a casualty on the tracks.
"Paramedics also attended, however sadly a man was pronounced dead at the scene.
"This incident is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the procurator fiscal."
Trains were axed between the two stations last night while investigations were launched.
A statement from Scotrail on Twitter last night said: "Sadly, a person has been hit by a train between Arbroath and Dundee.
"While the emergency services attend, we can't run any trains through the area.
"You can use your tickets on the Stagecoach 73 & 73A buses between Dundee, Arbroath and all stations in between."
The line between Dundee and Arbroath reopened at around 10.30pm.
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