British Transport Police confirm person sadly died on railway line near Doncaster

Police have confirmed that a person has died following an incident on a railway line in South Yorkshire last night.
By Darren Burke
Published 25th Nov 2021, 12:56 GMT
Updated 25th Nov 2021, 14:42 GMT
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British Transport Police were called to the line in Moorends, near Doncaster, at 6.13pm yesterday following reports of a casualty on the tracks.

It is understood emergency crews attended at the level crossing in Marshland Road following the incident which closed the railway line between Doncaster and Hull for several hours.

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Emergency crews were called to Marshland Road in Moorends, near Doncaster, where British Transport Police have confirmed someone sadly diedEmergency crews were called to Marshland Road in Moorends, near Doncaster, where British Transport Police have confirmed someone sadly died
Emergency crews were called to Marshland Road in Moorends, near Doncaster, where British Transport Police have confirmed someone sadly died
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Family members and friends have posted on social media that the victim of the tragedy was a young boy.

A spokesman for British Transport Police said: “Officers were called to the line in Moorends at 6.13pm yesterday following reports of a casualty on the tracks.

"Paramedics also attended. However, sadly a male was pronounced dead at the scene.

“This incident is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.”

Rail operator Northern said trains had been diverted as a result of the tragedy.

Related topics:Doncaster PoliceSouth YorkshireParamedicsHullStagecoach