Person hit by train in Ivybridge
Emergency services have been on the scene
Last updated 3rd Nov 2022
A person has been hit by a train in Ivybridge.
It happened shortly after 9.00am this morning. Emergency services have attended the scene.
A Network Rail spokesperson said: "A person was hit by the 06.40 Penzance to Cardiff Central train service shortly after 9.00am this morning in the Ivybridge area.
"The line between Plymouth and Exeter St David’s was temporarily closed to allow emergency services and Network Rail colleagues to respond to the incident.
"The line has since reopened but disruption is expected until approximately midday; during this time, services may be cancelled or delayed."
British Transport Police have given us this statement:
"Officers were called to the line near Ivybridge railway station at 9.02am today (3 November) following reports of a casualty on the tracks.
"Paramedics also attended, however sadly a person was pronounced dead at the scene.
"This incident is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner."