Person found dead on the line near Brierfield Railway Station

Officers were called to a report of a casualty on the tracks just after 9pm last night. Officers and paramedics attended and a person was pronounced deceased.

Two fire engines from Burnley and Nelson were called to assist police at the incident at 9-14 pm, with crews being in attendance for approximately two hours.

A British Transport Police spokesperson said: “The incident is not thought to be suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.”