Person left with 'life-changing injuries' after being struck by train

Emergency services were called to the line between Bathgate and Airdrie at around 5.24am on Monday.

Person left with ‘life-changing injuries’ after being struck by train in BathgateiStock

Services between Bathgate and Airdrie faced disruption on Monday after a person was struck by a train.

Emergency services were called to a line near Bathgate station at around 5.24am after reports of a casualty on the tracks.

A person was taken to hospital with “life-changing” injuries.

Services between Bathgate and Airdrie were affected, and Network Rail confirmed that disruption may continue.

A BTP spokesperson said: “Officers were called to the line near Bathgate railway station at around 5.24am on Monday following reports of a casualty on the tracks.

“Paramedics also attended, and a person was taken to hospital with life-changing injuries. The incident is not being treated as suspicious.”

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