Man dies after being 'struck by train'

By The Newsroom
Published 7th Feb 2017, 08:33 BST
Updated 7th Feb 2017, 13:09 BST
Police were called to the incident at around 6.10amPolice were called to the incident at around 6.10am
Police were called to the incident at around 6.10am
Police were called to a fatality after a man was "struck by a train" in Penwortham.

The man was tragically killed after being hit by a train travelling to Manchester Airport at around 5.20 on 7 February.

British Transport Police said in a statement: "A man has sadly died after being struck by a train on the railway line close to Factory Lane, Penwortham. "Officers were called just after 5.20am this morning and attended alongside paramedics from the North West Ambulance Service. "This incident is not being treated as suspicious and officers are working to identify the man and inform his family. "A file will be prepared for the coroner."

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