Person dies after being struck by train between Invergordon and Dingwall

Emergency services were called to Alness Railway Station yesterday

Author: Liam RossPublished 30th Mar 2023

A person has died after being struck by a train in Easter Ross.

Emergency services were called to Alness railway station last night at 7:43pm after reports of a casualty on the tracks.

The British Transport Police say the person involved was pronounced dead at the scene.

A spokesperson said: "Officers were called to Alness railway station at 7.43pm on 29 March following reports of a casualty on the tracks.

"Paramedics also attended, and sadly a person was pronounced dead at the scene.

"This incident is not being treated as suspicious and file will be prepared for the procurator fiscal."

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