Trains between Stirling and Alloa cancelled due to emergency

ScotRail confirmed that trains have been suspended between the two towns, due to the incident. (stock pic) <i>(Image: PA)</i>
ScotRail confirmed that trains have been suspended between the two towns, due to the incident. (stock pic) (Image: PA)
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All train services between Stirling and Alloa were suspended this morning, after a person died on the tracks

Sadly, officers were called to reports of a casualty on the tracks, just before 8am this morning, near Cambus.

Officers, firefighters, and paramedics attended the scene, where the person was pronounced dead.

The incident is not thought to be suspicious.

British Trasnport Police said: "Officers were called to a report of a casualty on the tracks just before 8am on today (13 February) near Cambus.

"Officers, fire and paramedics attended and sadly a person was pronounced deceased. The incident is not thought to be suspicious and a file will be prepared for the Procurator Fiscal."

ScotRail confirmed that all rail lines were closed between the two towns, with no trains passing through the stations on the line.

Services between Glasgow's Queen Street and Alloa had faced disruption, but the lines were reopened at around 11am, and they no longer are affected.

ScotRail said on social media: "Due to the emergency services dealing with an incident between Alloa and Stirling, all lines are closed. Train services between Glasgow Queen Street and Alloa may be cancelled or terminated at and started back from Stirling.

"All stations between Stirling and Alloa will not be served. Please check the Scotrail app before you travel."

They then posted at 11am: "Disruption caused by the emergency services dealing with an incident earlier today between Alloa and Stirling has now ended. Services between Glasgow Queen Street and Alloa are no longer affected by this problem."

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