Man dies after being hit by train near Retford

A man has died after being hit by a train near Retford, British Transport Police confirmed.

The emergency services were called to a section of tracks in the Babworth area, just outside Retford, at around 6.30pm on Tuesday, February 3.

Paramedics arrived but the man was pronounced dead at the scene, according to British Transport Police.

The incident is not being treated as suspicious.

A person was hit by a train near Retford.placeholder image
A person was hit by a train near Retford.

In a statement on Tuesday night London North Eastern Railway (LNER) said it was experiencing disruption due to the incident, with trains subject to delays, cancellations and alterations.

A spokesperson for BTP said: "Officers were called at around 6.30pm on Tuesday, 3 February, to reports of a casualty on the tracks in the Babworth area.

"Officers responded with paramedics, 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."

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