British Transport Police confirm age of man killed on railway at Leyland train station

Last week’s death on the railway line at Leyland station involved a man in his 40s.

Emergency services were called to the scene at around 7.20am on Friday (June 19) after reports of a collision on the tracks.

Paramedics attended, but the man was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

British Transport Police said his death is not being treated as suspicious, and a file will be prepared for the coroner.

Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express and Northern services were cancelled or severely delayed throughout Friday morning as a result of the tragic incident.

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