The train station was cordoned off by police following the incident
Emergency services outside Broad Green station(Image: Liverpool Echo)
A Liverpool train station was cordoned off this evening after a person was hit by a train. Emergency services were called to Broad Green railway station, on Bowring Park Road, at around 7.15pm on Friday, November 7, following reports of an incident.
All lines between Liverpool Lime Street and St Helens Central were closed as police and rescue teams responded at the scene. A large emergency services presence was reported at the station, with Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service (MFRS), British Transport Police, and paramedics attending.
The station was cordoned off by police while the incident was dealt with.
Traffic alert site Inrix reported the M62 eastbound lane was closed on the exit slip road due to the incident at A5080 Bowring Park Road (The Rocket).
Broad Green station was cordoned off this evening
A spokesperson for MFRS said: “Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service attended an incident at Broadgreen Railway Station on Bowring Park Road earlier this evening.
“Crews were alerted at 19.15 following reports of a person being hit by a train. Two fire engines and the search and rescue team arrived on scene at 19.19.
“Once on scene, crews provided lighting to assist British Transport Police.
“At 20.27 the lighting was no longer required and fire crews left the scene.”
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