A PERSON has died after being hit by a train in North Lanarkshire.
ScotRail said they received reports that a person had been struck by a train between Wishaw and Coatbridge at around 11pm on Friday.
Emergency crews rushed to the scene, however the person was sadly pronounced dead.
⚠️NEW: Unfortunately we have had reports of a person being struck by a train between Wishaw and Coatbridge.
— ScotRail (@ScotRail) July 19, 2024
* We are working closely with emergency services during this time and will keep you updated. pic.twitter.com/0PUnunTqVd
Police have since revealed the incident is not being treated as suspicious. A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
A spokesperson for ScotRail said: "Unfortunately we have had reports of a person being struck by a train between Wishaw and Coatbridge.
"We are working closely with emergency services during this time."
A spokesperson for the British Transport Police said: “Officers were called to the railway line at Braidhurst Viaduct at 10.44pm on Friday, July 19 following reports of a casualty on the tracks.
"Paramedics also attended, however, sadly a person was pronounced dead at the scene.
"The incident is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the Procurator Fiscal.”
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