Person hit by train: 999 crews at scene

A PERSON has been hit by a train near Broughty Ferry railway station.

ScotRail announced that services were disrupted following the incident at around 9am on the line between Broughty Ferry and Carnoustie.

The incident reportedly involved a Virgin East Coast service around 200 metres north of Broughty Ferry station.

Services were expected to be disrupted until later today.

A spokeswoman for British Transport Police said: “We were called to the Broughty Ferry area after a person was struck by a train. “We received the call at 9.10am. “Colleagues from the ambulance service are also in attendance.”

Broughty Ferry councillor Laurie Bidwell said: “It is very unfortunate to hear. At a time like this, my thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of the person that is involved.”

Roofer Charlie Kean, who was working in Gray Street at the time of the incident, said the road was closed off and he could see police officers on the line.

He said: “First I heard the sirens and then I saw an ambulance with paramedics.

“Following that there were t hree police cars and I could clearly see police officers on the railway line.

“There’s a whole load of police activity down here. I was about 200 yards from the scene. Police have closed off Brook Street and were diverting traffic away from the scene.”

Councillor Bill Bowles, of Angus Council, who represents the Carnoustie and District ward, said: “My thoughts are with the friends and family of the person.

“I am confident that an investigation will be carried out by the British Transport Police working with Police Scotland to investigate the circumstances of what has happened.”

A spokesman for Scottish Ambulance Service said: “We are currently in attendance 200 metres north of Broughty Ferry Station.

“We have sent a crew and there is also a special response unit in attendance.”

ScotRail advised travellers that services between Aberdeen and Edinburgh or Glasgow Queen Street may be delayed or revised.

The operator said: “We apologise for the delay to your journey today.”

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Police at the scene.