Child, 12, is found dead on railway tracks after youngsters were spotted walking near the live electric lines
- Major emergency response sent to tracks in Bootle, Merseyside, at around 7pm
- Police and fire service stayed for several hours and confirmed a person had died
- Followed reports two children aged ‘around 12’ were on the same stretch of line
A 12-year-old was found dead on railway tracks last night after youngsters were spotted walking near the live electric lines.
A major emergency response was sent to the area near Bedford Road in Bootle, Merseyside, after reports of a ‘casualty’ on the tracks at around 7pm.
It followed reports two children of the same age had been seen walking near the live rails.
A major emergency response was sent to the area near Bedford Road in Bootle, Merseyside, after reports of a ‘casualty’ on the tracks at around 7pm
The emergency services remained on the tracks for several hours, with rail services cancelled as police, ambulance and fire crews all carried out their investigations.
Late last night it was confirmed a ‘person’ had died following an incident on the tracks.
Today, it was reported that two children, thought to be 12, were reported to be on the live electric lines, with one of them being killed.
An emergency switch-off of the tracks was requested by British Transport Police (BTP) who rushed to deal with the incident.
The stretch from Sandhills to Waterloo on the Northern Line was isolated as workers rushed to reach the body.
Track staff also attended the scene to inspect fencing around the area.
Last night, British Transport Police said they were called ‘following reports of a casualty on the tracks.’
The death followed reports two children of the same age had been seen on the same stretch of tracks
A spokesman for the force said: ‘Paramedics also attended, however, sadly a person was pronounced dead at the scene.
‘The incident is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.’
A large emergency service presence could be seen at Bedford Road, as neighbours reported seeing a fire engine, ambulance and police officers at the scene.
Pictures showed officers taking photographs of an underpass underneath the rail tracks and an area was also cordoned off.
Rail services were suspended between Sandhills and Hall Road while emergency services investigated the incident.
A spokesman for Merseyside Police said: ‘Following reports of a concern for safety for a person in the area officers were called to Bedford Road in Bootle.’
The gender of the child is not yet confirmed. British Transport Police and Merseyrail were contacted for comment.
The emergency services remained on the tracks for several hours last night, with rail services cancelled as police, ambulance and fire crews all carried out their investigations