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A man has died following an incident at South Bank railway station.

Trains have been at a standstill all morning after emergency services were called to the scene early on Tuesday.

Forensics officers were spotted at the station, on Normanby Road near the Asda supermarket.

A British Transport Police spokesperson said: "Officers were called to South Bank station at 6.37am following reports of a casualty on the tracks.

"Paramedics also attended and a person has sadly been pronounced dead at the scene.

"Officers are currently working to identify them and establish the circumstances of how they came to be on the tracks.

"Any witnesses or anyone with information can contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 76 of 20/08.

"A file will be prepared for the coroner."

(Image: Lee Maddison)

Cleveland Police has also been on scene to assist the BTP.

A North East Ambulance Service spokesman said: "We received a call at 6.41am to reports of a person injured at the station.

"We sent a double crewed ambulance and a clinical care manager to the scene."

Northern said all lines are blocked between Saltburn and Middlesbrough .

The train firm is advising that services could be cancelled, or delayed by up to 30 minutes, and disruption is expected until at least 9.45am.

A statement read: "At the present time we have no further update as to when this issue will be resolved but we will provide regular updates.

"We are very sorry for any delay this will cause to your journey today."

A limited replacement bus service is in operation between Saltburn and Middlesbrough due to the incident.