One person was found dead on the railway tracks near Lostock Hall, South Ribble, yesterday.
British Transport Police said officers were called to the railway line near Lostock Hall yesterday, Saturday, May 16, at 5:19pm.
Prior to this there had been reports of a casualty on the tracks.
British Transport Police also said paramedics attended and sadly someone was pronounced dead at the scene.
Officers are making enquiries into the circumstances leading up to their death.
A spokesperson for British Transport Police said: "Officers were called to the line near Lostock Hall at 5:19pm yesterday (16 May) following reports of a casualty on the tracks.
"Paramedics also attended, however sadly a person was pronounced dead at the scene. Enquiries are ongoing into the circumstances leading up to their death."
North West Ambulance Service were contacted for comment.
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