Man dies after being hit by train between Mansfield and Nottingham

The British Transport Police were called to the line close to Bayles and Wylies footbridge, Bestwood Village, Nottingham, after reports a man had been struck by a train around 5pm on Wednesday, April 13.

A force spokesman said paramedics also attended but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

He said: “The incident is currently being treated as non-suspicious.

“A file will be prepared for the coroner.”

The train line was closed until shortly after 7pm.