A PERSON has died at Ashton-under-Lyne train station, police have confirmed.
British Transport Police were called to the station, off Wellington Road, at around 5pm today (Thursday, November 6).
A spokesperson said: “Officers were called at around 5pm to reports of a casualty on the tracks at Ashton-under-Lyne railway station.
“Officers responded with paramedics but sadly a person was pronounced dead at the scene.
“The death is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.”
A significant number of police, fire and ambulance vehicles were seen in the station car park responding to the fatal incident.
All trains between Manchester Victoria and Stalybridge were halted as emergency services worked at the scene.
A cordon is in place beneath the railway bridge on Turner Lane.
Angela Rayner, MP for Ashton-under-Lyne, commented: “My thoughts are with the family of the person who tragically lost their life at Ashton train station. I would like to thank the police, ambulance and fire service for their swift response.”