A MAN has been killed by a train in Lowton.
A spokesman for British Transport Police said: “We were called to Kenyon Lane, Lowton, Wigan, this morning, at around 8am, following reports of a person being struck by a train.
“Colleagues from the North West Ambulance Service also attended but the person was pronounced dead at the scene.
“Officers are now working to establish the person’s identity and the circumstances around the death, which is currently being treated as unexplained.
“A file will be prepared for the coroner.”
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