A PERSON was found dead on a railway tracks near Worcester. 

Police, firefighters and paramedics were called to the incident at a railway crossing near Henwick Halt on Friday evening (September 20).

British Transport Police were called to the line at around 11.41pm following reports of a casualty on the tracks. 

Paramedics also attended but the 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 Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue spokesperson said: "We were called at 11.53 on September 20 to assist police with a casualty. 

"Two crews, one from Worcester and one from Droitwich attended the scene along with a fire officer. 

"The casualty was left in the care of the ambulance service."

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