UPDATE: Person dies after being 'hit by train' near Glasgow
UPDATE: The lines have now been reopened
A NUMBER of train services from Glasgow have been cancelled after a person was "hit by a train".
British Transport Police confirmed they were called to the line in Uddingston at around 11.14am following reports of a casualty on the track.
Paramedics attended but the person pronounced dead at the scene.
ScotRail has reported there are cancellations on the following services as a result of the incident between:
- Glasgow Central and Edinburgh via Shotts
- Glasgow Central and Edinburgh via Carstairs
- Glasgow Central and Lanark
ScotRail has suggested Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh and Glasgow Central low level to Motherwell as alternative routes.
⚠️ NEW: Sadly, a person has been hit by a train between Glasgow Central and Bellshill. We are working closely with emergency services during this time and will keep you updated. ^Em pic.twitter.com/MHlPw4mbpm
— ScotRail (@ScotRail) February 16, 2023
Ticket acceptance is in place on the following bus routes:
- Local bus routes with JMB on bus number 41
- Local bus routes with Lothian Buses between Edinburgh and Curriehill in both direction
A spokesperson for British Transport Police said: "Officers were called to the line in Uddingston at 11.14am following reports of a casualty on the tracks.
"Paramedics also attended however sadly a person has been pronounced dead at the scene.
"The incident is not being treated as suspicious and a report will be prepared for the Procurator Fiscal."
Police Scotland and the Scottish Ambulance Service have been contacted for comment.
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