A PERSON has died on the tracks of Newton-le-Willows train station this morning, Monday.
Police and paramedics raced to the scene at 6.15am to reports of a casualty.
Sadly, the person was pronounced dead at the scene.
A British Transport Police spokeswoman said: "Officers were called to Newton-le-Willows station at 6.15am this morning following reports of a casualty on the tracks.
"Paramedics also attended however a person has sadly been pronounced dead at the scene.
"Officers are now working to identify the person and inform their family.
"The incident is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.’’
The incident affected trains between Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester but the line has since reopened.
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