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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Ashlie Blakey

Train lines blocked after person is fatally struck between Sheffield and Stockport

A person has died after being struck by a train on the tracks between Sheffield and Stockport.

The person was hit at Hathersage rail station on Tuesday afternoon.

All lines are currently blocked both ways between Manchester and Sheffield.

Disruption is expected until at least 4pm.

British Transport Police confirmed that the incident is not being treated as suspicious.

A BTP spokesperson said: "At 13.57 we were called to Hathersage rail station to reports of a casualty on the tracks.

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"Officers are currently on the scene alongside paramedics.

"Sadly, the person has been pronounced dead at the scene.

"We are now identifying the person and informing the family.

"It is not being treated as suspicious."

Transpennine Express said that passengers can use their tickets on alternate routes.

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