UPDATE | Another suicide at Fishermans Crossing Freshfield

UPDATE | Another suicide at Fishermans Crossing Freshfield

BTP has confirmed that the person that was hit by the train has died. We do now also have confirmation that it was a man and we have been informed that it was suicide.

ORIGINAL

We can confirm that a person has been hit by a train at Fisherman’s Path level crossing which is by Freshfield Train Station just after 3pm this afternoon. Services on the Southport Line are currently suspended.

The train is still at the location with people onboard. Police and ambulances are present.

Further information will be announced as soon as it becomes available.

A spokesperson said:

“Due to a person being struck by a train between Ainsdale & Freshfield, services on the Southport line are currently suspended.

An additional train will operate between Hall Road and Hunts Cross, departing Hall Road.

A rail replacement bus service has been requested and will be in operation soon.”