Preston Railway Station. Pic: Blog Preston A person has died on the line between Preston and Blackburn this afternoon. Emergency services were called to
Cottam Parkway back on track after wrangle over landEmergency services were called to the scene close to Hoghton at 4.30pm today after reports of a fatal incident.A spokesperson for British Transport Police said: “Officers were called to the line near Hoghton at around 4.30pm today 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 coroner.” A spokesperson for National Rail said: “The emergency services dealing with an incident between Blackburn and Preston. Whilst they do their work, all lines are closed.Sign up below to receive Blog Preston's email newsletter. It wings its way into inboxes every Sunday and Wednesday rounding up our top stories and more.
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