Police update after 999 crews called to Springburn station

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Police have provided an update after emergency services rushed to a Glasgow railway line this morning.

Crews responded to the tracks between Springburn and Robroyston stations at around 7.45am following reports of a person being struck by a train.

British Transport Police (BTP) say that officers attended along with paramedics.

A person was then taken to hospital with “life-changing” injuries.

The force says the incident is not being treated as suspicious.


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A BTP spokesperson said: “We were called to an area of the line in Springburn at around 7.45am this morning (June 8) following reports of a casualty on the tracks.

“Officers attended along with paramedics, and a person was taken to hospital with life-changing injuries.

“The incident is not being treated as suspicious.”

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