A person has died after being hit by a train near Bridgend, British Transport Police have confirmed. Emergency services, including an air ambulance, were called to the line near Pyle railway station at around 4.20pm on Thursday afternoon.
Police confirm death at scene
Despite the efforts of emergency services, a person was pronounced dead at the scene, British Transport Police said in a statement on Friday morning. The incident is not being treated as suspicious, the force added. A file will be prepared for the coroner.
Significant delays reported
There were significant delays on Thursday evening while emergency services responded to the incident. The railway near Bridgend was closed during the response.
A spokesman for British Transport Police said: "Officers were called to the line near to Pyle railway station at 4.20pm on Thursday (October 15) 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."
