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Nicholas Keyden

Person dies after being hit by train in Glasgow as ScotRail close busy line

A person has sadly died after being hit by a train in Glasgow, closing a busy line in the city.

Emergency services rushed to Ashfield station around 11.50am on Wednesday, February 19.

A person was treated at the scene but was tragically pronounced dead soon after.

ScotRail services between Glasgow Queen Street and Anniesland via Kelvindale have been suspended.

A British Transport Police (BTP) spokesperson said: “We were called to Ashfield rail station at 11:47am today after a report that a person had been struck by a train.

"Officers from BTP attended alongside paramedics, but sadly a person was pronounced dead at the scene.  The incident has been declared non-suspicious.”

A ScotRail spokesperson said: "Sadly, a person has been struck by a train between Maryhill & Ashfield. While the emergency services attend, our Glasgow Queen St - Anniesland via Kelvindale services will be suspended.

"Our services to/from Anniesland via Partick are unaffected."

The Scottish Ambulance Service have been contacted for comment.

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