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Person hit and killed by train at Dawlish

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Line reopened, but no trains stopping at Dawlish.

British Transport Police have confirmed a person has died after being hit by a train at Dawlish. 

In a statement they said "British Transport Police were called at 12.13pm on 02/12 to Dawlish station following a report of a casualty on the tracks. Officers and paramedics attended, however, sadly a person has died at the scene. The incident is not being treated as suspicious."

The line has now reopened after being closed for 2 hours, but GWR says there may still be disruption.

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