A MAN has died after being hit by a train near Warrington Central last night, Tuesday.

The incident happened between Warrington Central and Liverpool South Parkway.

British Transport Police were called to the railway line in Widnes Just before 6.30pm following reports of a casualty on the tracks.

Paramedics also attended but the person was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

A British Transport Police spokesperson said: “Officers are working to establish the full circumstances behind their death and a file will be prepared for the coroner.”