
A person has been hit by a train between Newcastle and Morpeth on December 7th. No trains were available with the line blocked between Newcastle and Morpeth.
The British Transport Police said on 7th December:
“British Transport Police were called to the line near Cramlington at 4.01pm today (Tuesday 7 December) following reports of a casualty on the tracks.
“Paramedics also attended and sadly a person was pronounced dead at the scene.
“Officers are working to identify the deceased and establish the full circumstances behind their death.”
LNER have also issued a statement.
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