A man has died after being struck by a train in Leasowe.
Emergency services attended the Reeds Lane level crossing at around 7pm on Monday after reports of a person being hit by a train.
The man in his fifties died at the scene and his next of kin have been informed.
His death is not believed to be suspicious and a file is being prepared for the coroner.
Merseyrail suspended services between Birkenhead North and West Kirby.
Leasowe station has now reopened.
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