A PERSON has died after being hit by a train in Leominster, British Transport Police has confirmed.

Officers were called to Leominster railway station shortly before 2.45pm to reports that a person had been struck by a train.

West Mercia Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service were also in attendence and a man was pronounced dead at the scene.

In a statement, British Transport Police said: “The incident is not currently being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.

“Officers are now working to identify the deceased and inform their family.”

Rail services between Shrewsbury and Hereford have been cancelled and Arriva Trains Wales has advised passengers not to travel as there are no available replacement road transport providers in the area.

Ticket acceptance has been agreed with CrossCountry London Midland and First Great Western.

Mill Street is currently closed in both directions and Etnam Street and Worcester Road are also closed.

Updates when we have them.