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Person found dead at Blackrod station over weekend
British Transport Police officers were called to Blackrod station at 2.20pm on Sunday, June 7, following reports of a casualty on the tracks.
Paramedics also attended, but the individual was pronounced dead at the scene.
The force says that the incident is not being treated as suspicious, and a file will be prepared for the coroner.
A British Transport Police spokesperson said: “Officers were called to the line near Blackrod at 2.19pm on Sunday, June 7, following reports of a casualty on the tracks.
“Paramedics also attended; however, sadly, a person was pronounced dead at the scene.
“The incident is not being treated as suspicious, and a file will be prepared for the coroner.”
Northern Rail cancelled services between Bolton and Preston until 4.15pm to allow emergency services to respond to the incident.
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