A MAN has died after being hit by a train near Manor Road station in Hoylake.

Emergency services were called at around 6.20am today to reports of a person being hit by a train.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene. His death is not thought to be suspicious.

British Transport Police said: "We are in the process of identifying the man and informing the next-of-kin.

"A file is being prepared for the coroner."

Services were suspended but have now resumed on the West Kirby line.

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