Man dies after being hit by train outside Dundee

A man has died after being hit by a train on Monday night.

The person was struck at about 8pm on the line between Arbroath and Dundee.

The line was closed for about two hours, re-opening at about 10.30pm.

Emergency services were called to Broughty Ferry railway station and trains were cancelled.

Not treated as suspicious

A spokesperson for British Transport Police said: “British Transport Police were called to Broughty Ferry railway station at 8.06pm on Monday, December 6 following reports of a casualty on the tracks.

“Paramedics also attended, however sadly a man was pronounced dead at the scene.

“This incident is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the procurator fiscal.”

The railway line reopened at around 10.30pm.

ScotRail took to social media to advise passengers to use their train tickets on local buses instead.