Person dies after being hit by train near Wellingborough
A person has died after being hit by a train near Wellingborough last night (April 30).
The railway line to Wellingborough and Kettering was shut as emergency services dealt with the incident.
Northants Fire and Rescue Service, Northants Police and EMAS paramedics were called to reports of a casualty on the line at Wellingborough.
Sadly, the person was pronounced dead at the scene.
A spokesperson for British Transport Police said: “Officers were called to Wellingborough railway station at 7.30pm on Thursday (April 30) 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.”
The incident caused disruption on the Midland Mainline, with services to and from London St Pancras affected.
Motorists were unable to use Station Road, Irchester, as emergency vehicles attended the scene.