A 13-year-old boy has died after being hit by a train between two stations.
Emergency services were called to the scene between Falkirk Grahamston and Linlithgow on Friday at around 9:30 pm.
Paramedics were in attendance, however British Transport Police (BTP) has now confirmed that the boy was pronounced dead at the scene.
The family of the boy have been informed and are being support by specially trained officers, BTP said.
The incident is not being treated as suspicious.
In a statement, BTP said: “Officers were called to the line in Laurieston, Falkirk shortly after 9.30pm on June 18 following reports of a casualty on the tracks.
“Paramedics also attended however sadly a 13-year-old boy was pronounced dead at the scene.
“His family have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.
“The incident is not being treated as suspicious and a report will be prepared for the Procurator Fiscal.”
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