A MAN was found in a “precarious position” on the viaduct near Burnley Central station this afternoon.

Passengers travelling between Colne and Blackburn experienced delays after the incident.

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Transport police were called to reports of the man on the viaduct just after 2.15pm and he came down just before 3pm.

A spokesman for British Transport Police said: “We were called to Burnley Central station shortly before 2.15pm following reports of a person in a precarious position on the viaduct.

“Colleagues from Lancashire Police and the North West Ambulance Service also attended and a man came down from the viaduct at around 2.55pm and was taken to a place of safety for assessment.”

A spokesman for Network Rail confirmed all lines are now open.