A man has died after being hit by a train in Leeds, British Transport Police has confirmed.
Emergency services including paramedics were called to the line in Kirkstall following reports of a casualty on the tracks at 4.53pm yesterday (Monday).
Sadly, the man was pronounced dead at the scene and British Transport Police says the incident is not being treated as suspicious.
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A spokesperson said: “British Transport Police were called to the line in Kirkstall, Leeds, at 4.53pm yesterday (13 April) 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 coroner.”
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As emergency services dealt with the incident train services between Leeds and Shipley were cancelled or delayed between 5pm and 8pm.
Northern Railway tweeted: “Due to the emergency services dealing with an incident between Leeds and Shipley the line is blocked.”
In a follow-up tweet, replying to a user asking if there were trespassers on the line, they added: “Someone has unfortunately been struck by a train and the emergency services are on-site.”
