Emergency services called to incident at Harlescott level crossing

A man has died after being struck by a train in Shrewsbury this afternoon.

West Mercia Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service were called to the incident at Harlescott Level Crossing at around 12.15pm.

Two ambulances and a paramedic officer were sent to the scene.

The man was confirmed dead at the scene.

The road has since reopened and trains are operating along the line.