A 23-YEAR-OLD man has died after being hit by a train at Oldends Lane level crossing in Stonehouse.
Officers were called after reports that a man had been struck by a train close to the line at Oldends Lane shortly before 6.30pm.
Paramedics attended but the sadly the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
A British Transport Police spokesman said the death is not currently being treated as suspicious.
A spokesman said: "At approximately 6.30pm last night, we were called to the line close to Oldends Lane, Stonehouse after reports a person was struck by a train.
"Officers attended alongside paramedics from the South Western Ambulance service however a 23-year-old man was sadly pronounced dead. His family have been told.
"This incident is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner."
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