BRITISH Transport Police have sadly confirmed a death on the tracks at Bank Quay Station, Warrington, was responsible for train services being disrupted earlier today, Tuesday.
A large police presence was seen at Bank Quay Station earlier today.
A spokesman for British Transport Police later confirmed: “Officers were called to Warrington Bank Quay station at 10.29am 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.”
Northern Travel notice stated at the time that due to emergency services dealing with an incident between Chester and Manchester Victoria, all lines were blocked.
Train services running through these stations were cancelled or delayed by up to 60 minutes.
⚠️Due to emergency services managing a situation between Warrington Bank Quay and Crewe, this line is blocked.
Please check your journey before you travel: https://t.co/tXH2wfZkdF
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