Man dies after being struck by train near Olton Station

A man died after being struck by a train close to Olton railway station on Monday afternoon (15th August).

Police say there are no suspicious circumstances. The man was pronounced dead at the scene.

A spokesperson for British Transport Police said: “We were called at around 3.20pm on Monday to Olton railway station following a report a person had been struck by a train.

“The death is not being treated as suspicious and officers are working to establish the person’s identity and inform their family.”

Rush-hour rail services were badly disrupted following the incident.

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