The incident happened near Stoke Canon
A person has died after being hit by a train this morning near Stoke Canon [12 August].
British Transport Police said officers and paramedics attended the incident, which happened at 11.36am, but the person was pronounced dead at the scene.
They added: "Officers are currently working to identify them and inform their family. ‘The incident is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner."
The incident has lead to heavy disruption on rail services - affecting trains between Exeter and Taunton.
National Rail says that whilst lines have now reopened, services may be cancelled, diverted or delayed by up to an hour.
This disruption is expected until 4pm.
⚠️ℹ️#TivertonParkway - Lines have now reopened, disruption is expected as services return to normal https://t.co/0WyS2GMdm0
— National Rail (@nationalrailenq) August 12, 2019
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