Trains between Sheffield and Leeds were disrupted this afternoon as emergency services responded to an injured man.

Around midday today (March 2), National Rail announced a series of disruptions as emergency services responded to an issue between Barnsley and Wakefield Kirkgate stations.

The issue had a widespread effect, causing further disruptions to Northern Rail services between Leeds, Sheffield and Nottingham.

Trains have been disrupted this afternoon as police respond to reports of a man injured on the tracks. | Chris Etchells, Iconic Media

placeholder image — Trains have been disrupted this afternoon as police respond to reports of a man injured on the tracks. | Chris Etchells, Iconic Media

Now, police have revealed that the issue occurred at Darton railway station.

Officers and emergency services were called out to reports that a man had been injured, and he has since been taken to hospital.

A British Transport Police spokesperson said: “Officers were called at around 11.40am today (2 March) to Darton railway station following reports of a casualty on the tracks.

“Officers responded with paramedics and a man was taken to hospital with a non life-threatening or life-changing leg injury. The incident is not being treated as suspicious.”

Network Rail have warned of continued delays as the tracks reopen, with passengers advised to check their journey before travelling.

A Network Rail spokesperson said: “Our teams supported emergency services in dealing with an emergency incident near Darton, which was reported at 11.38am today.

“Normal working of train services resumed shortly after 1.30pm. We would like to thank passengers for their patience and understanding during this incident, and remind them to check before they travel in case of residual delays.”