A MAN has died after being hit by a train.
The incident happened between Kearsley and Clifton Railway Station at about 10.20am today.
A spokesman for British Transport Police said: "Colleagues from the North West Ambulance Service also attended and a man was pronounced dead at the scene.
“Officers are now working to identify the man and inform his family.
“The incident is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.”
Train passengers are being unloaded at Kearsley Station and a bus service has been put on for passengers to complete their journey to Manchester.
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