"We are not treating the incident as suspicious": Man dies after being hit by train in Nuneaton

A man has died after being hit by a train in Nuneaton this morning (July 24).

Nuneaton and Bedworth Police are warning motorists to avoid Leathermill Lane in Hartshill while emergncy crews deal with the incident.

A spokesman for the British Transport Police said: “We were called to an area of the line in Nuneaton at around 10.50am this morning following reports of a casualty on the tracks.

"Officers attended along with paramedics, but sadly, a person was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Emergency crews are at the scene.

"We are not treating the incident as suspicious, and a file will be prepared for the coroner.”

A police spokesman said: ”Please be aware there's currently an emergency services presence on Leathermill Lane.

"Please avoid the area at this time.”

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