Person dies on railway despite efforts to save them by emergency services

A person died on a railway track despite efforts to save them by emergency services.

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A person died

The incident happened at Shawford Railway Station, near Winchester, on Sunday around 4.30pm. The incident caused disruption to services across the area.

Emergency crews attended but the person was pronounced dead at the scene.

A British Transport Police spokesperson said: "We were called to Shawford station at around 4.30pm on Sunday, February 15, following reports of a casualty on the tracks.

"Officers attended along with paramedics but 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."

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