A PERSON was rushed to hospital after an incident at a train station.

British Transport Police says officers were called to Leigh station at 7.15am today after receiving reports of a casualty on the tracks.

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service also rushed to the scene to assist paramedics who took a person to hospital with injuries which are not believed to be life-threatening.

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A spokesman for the police force confirmed: "Officers were called to Leigh railway station at 7.15am today (November 18) to reports of a casualty on the tracks.

"Paramedics also attended and a person has been taken to hospital. Their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

"This incident is not being treated as suspicious."

The East of England Ambulance Service has been approached for comment.