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A person has died after being hit by a train between Darlington and York, the transport police have confirmed.
Emergency services were called to tracks near Northallerton, at around 8.25am on Wednesday (October 7), following reports of a person on the tracks.
The British Transport Police (BTP) have since confirmed the person was pronounced dead at the scene.
A spokesperson for BTP said: "Officers were called to tracks near Northallerton at 8.25am today (7 October) following reports of a casualty on the tracks.
#LNERUpdate: This disruption is now only expected until 12.00. Please continue to check your journey before you travel: https://t.co/o0hAZZ3XYh
— London North Eastern Railway (@LNER) October 7, 2026
"Paramedics also attended; however, sadly, a person was pronounced dead at the scene.
"The incident is not being treated as suspicious, and a file will be prepared for the coroner."
London North Eastern Railway (LNER) said trains are unable to travel between York and Darlington this morning (Wednesday, October 7), due to the incident and disruption is expected until midday.
Services on the East Coast Main Line may be delayed, altered or cancelled at short notice, with disruption expected to continue until the end of the day.
In an update issued shortly before 8.40am, LNER said: “Trains are unable to travel between York & Darlington due to a person being hit by a train.
“Services may be delayed, altered or cancelled at short notice.
“This disruption is expected until the end of the day. We apologise for the inconvenience.”
Passengers are being urged to check their journeys before travelling.
LNER said it would continue to provide updates as further information becomes available.
The operator also highlighted support available to anyone affected by the incident.
It said: “LNER works closely with The Samaritans and The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM).
“If you or someone close to you has been affected by this incident or any other, there is always someone to talk to.”
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