Person dies on railway line near Poole
The British Transport Police say the incident is not being treated as suspicious
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A person has died on the train tracks near Poole this morning (June 12).
Emergency services were called to the scene at around 6:32am.
The British Transport Police say the incident is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.
All lines between Bournemouth and Weymouth remain closed while emergency services are at the scene.
Network Rail say trains may be cancelled or delayed until early this afternoon.
A spokesperson for the British Transport Police said: "Officers were called to the line in Poole at 6.32am today (12 June) 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."
If you have been affected by what has happened on the railway today or are struggling with your mental health. You can contact the Samaritans for free on 116 123 from any phone for a confidential chat or visit www.samaritans.org to find your nearest branch.