A PERSON has died after being struck by a train between Shotts and Livingston.

Emergency services raced to the scene this afternoon after the alarm was raised.

1 A person has been truck by a train Credit: Michael Schofield - The Sun Glasgow

It came as ScotRail suspended services after the horrific tragedy.

British Transport Police confirmed that a person had been pronounced dead at the scene.

They said: "Shortly after 1.30pm today, officers were called to the Fauldhouse area following a report of a casualty on the tracks.

"Paramedics from the Scottish Ambulance Service attended however a person was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

"Officers are now working to identify the person and inform their family.

"This incident is not currently being treated as suspicious and a report will be made for the Procurator Fiscal. "

Earlier a spokesperson had said: "We were called to the railway close to Fauldhouse at 1.36pm.

"The call was in regards to reports of a casualty on the tracks."

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ScotRail tweeted: "Unfortunately we have had reports of a person being struck by a train between #Shotts and Livingston South, because of this the line is currently closed & services will be disrupted.

"We are working closely with emergency services & will update you once we receive more info."

Due to rail disruption the train company also confirmed that tickets could be used on bus services to Glasgow and Edinburgh.

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