Man injured after being hit by a train in Wigan borough

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A man has received medical treatment after being hit by a train in Wigan borough.

Emergency services descended on to Hag Fold railway station in Atherton after they were called to a report of a casualty on the tracks shortly after 7am on the morning of Monday November 18.

British Transport Police say a man was found with injuries and taken to receive medical treatment.

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A man has been hit by a train at Hag Fold stationA man has been hit by a train at Hag Fold station
A man has been hit by a train at Hag Fold station

A spokesperson for BTP said: “aid: "Officers were called to a report of a casualty on the tracks just after 7am on November 18 at Hag Fold Railway Station near Atherton.

"Officers, paramedics and fire service attended and a person was found with injuries and has been taken to a place of safety to receive medical care.

"The incident is not thought to be suspicious."

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