A number of services have been cancelled while emergency services work at the scene
A person was hit by a train on the Merseyrail line this evening. Merseyrail said services on the Southport line have been affected and will terminate at Formby while the incident is dealt with. According to the train provider, replacement buses are currently being organised to run between Formby and Southport . Merseyrail said in a statement on X: 'Due to a person being hit by a train, services on the Southport line will start and terminate at Formby.
'Trains between Liverpool Central and Southport will run between Liverpool Central and Formby only until approximately 21:00. A rail replacement bus service is currently being arranged to operate between Formby and Southport in both directions, but this is not yet in operation. You will be updated once we have further information.' We will be bringing you the latest updates on this breaking news story. For the latest news and breaking news visit liverpoolecho.co.
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