Person dies after being struck by train as ScotRail closes off route

The rail firm said the route has been closed off following the incident at 7.59am on Tuesday.

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A person has died after being struck by a train between Lenzie and Bishopbriggs stations

ScotRail said the route has been closed off following the incident at 7.59am on Tuesday.

Emergency crews were called to the area but the person was pronounced dead at the scene.

A spokesperson from ScotRail tweeted: “Due to the emergency services dealing with an incident between Lenzie and Bishopbriggs, the line is closed.

“Services between Edinburgh and Glasgow via Falkirk High will be diverted via Cumbernauld.”

A British Transport Police spokesperson said: “Officers were called to the line near Bishopbriggs at 7.59am this morning following reports of a casualty on the tracks.

“Paramedics also attended and sadly a person was pronounced dead at the scene.

“Officers are currently working to identify the deceased and establish the full circumstances behind their death.”

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