Police have confirmed a person has tragically died after being hit by a train near Whifflet station.
Emergency services were called to the line shortly after 5.30pm yesterday following reports someone had been struck by a train between Coatbridge Central and Holytown.
Sadly, the person was pronounced dead at the scene.
The incident is not being treated as suspicious.
A spokesperson confirmed to Glasgow Live: "British Transport Police were called to the line near Whifflet railway station at 5.34pm yesterday (29/10) following reports of a casualty on the tracks.
"Paramedics also attended, however sadly a person was pronounced dead at the scene.
"This incident is not being treated as suspicious and officers are working to identify the deceased and notify their next of kin."
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