WIGAN, England — A woman was found dead Friday evening at a railway station in Wigan, prompting an emergency response and temporary disruption to train services.
British Transport Police said officers and paramedics were called to Bryn railway station in Ashton-in-Makerfield at around 6 p.m. on December 19. The woman, believed to be in her 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities confirmed the death is not being treated as suspicious. A spokesperson for British Transport Police said a file will be prepared for the coroner as part of standard procedure.
The incident led to the closure of railway lines between Wigan North Western and Liverpool Lime Street while emergency crews carried out their work. Rail services were gradually restored, resuming at approximately 9:15 p.m.
Local councillor Danny Fletcher, who represents Ashton-in-Makerfield on Wigan Council, addressed the incident in a message shared on social media. He said British Transport Police were leading the investigation while coordinating with Greater Manchester Police, adding that the station would reopen as soon as it was safe to do so. Fletcher also expressed condolences to the woman’s family and friends, urging residents to hold their loved ones close.
Officials have not released further details about the woman’s identity. Anyone affected by the incident or in need of support is encouraged to reach out to appropriate local services as the community reflects on the tragic loss.