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British Transport Police have confirmed a person tragically died on the railway this morning. Reports came in at 9.10am this morning (April 29) of a fatality on the tracks at Adlington railway station.
Services from Bolton towards Barrow and Blackpool, via Preston, and the opposite direction towards Manchester Airport are expected to be delayed until 1.15pm. Read more: Trains stopped or delayed after police confirm tragic incident - LIVE UPDATES Read more: Error to look for on 'ultra rare' 50p coin that could make it worth more than £3k Read more: Champions Blackrod lose out on lively opening-day A spokesperson for the British Transport Police said: "We were called to Adlington station at around 9.
10am this morning (Tuesday) following reports of a casualty on the tracks. "Officers attended along with paramedics but 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 corner.
" A Northern spokesperson added: "Due to the emergency services dealing with an incident between Blackrod and Chorley all lines are blocked. "Train services running through these stations will be cancelled, delayed or revised. Disruption is expected until 1.
15pm.".
