British Transport Police have confirmed that a person has died after being hit by a train near Horsforth.
A BTP spokesperson said:
British Transport Police were called to the line near Horsforth at 6.43am this morning (April 19) following reports of a casualty on the tracks.
Paramedics also attended and sadly a person was pronounced dead at the scene.
Officers are currently working to identify the deceased and establish the full circumstances behind their death.
The line is expected to have disruption until midday.
This is so sad and devastating for the family. I also feel for the train driver