A person was killed after being struck by a passing train on the outskirts of Highbridge on Tuesday morning (December 17th).
British Transport Police said the person was hit between Brent Knoll and Highbridge shortly before 8am.
A spokeswoman for British Transport Police told Burnham-On-Sea.com: “Officers were called to the line in Highbridge shortly before 8am this morning following reports of a casualty on the tracks.”
“Paramedics also attended however, sadly, a person was pronounced dead at the scene. Officers are now working to identify the person and inform their family.”
“The incident is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.”
The line was closed for several hours due to the incident.
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