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A man has died and woman has suffered serious injuries after a train driver reported hitting two people on the track. | A man has died and woman has suffered serious injuries after a train driver reported hitting two people on the track. |
The incident happened at Wyke Tunnel, Station Road, Bradford, on Thursday evening, British Transport Police said. | The incident happened at Wyke Tunnel, Station Road, Bradford, on Thursday evening, British Transport Police said. |
The man and woman, who are thought to be in their early 20s, were taken to Bradford Royal Infirmary. | The man and woman, who are thought to be in their early 20s, were taken to Bradford Royal Infirmary. |
Northern Rail said the line between Bradford and Halifax was closed and a replacement bus service was in place. | Northern Rail said the line between Bradford and Halifax was closed and a replacement bus service was in place. |
The train involved was the 1544 BST Selby to Wakefield Westgate service, which had left Bradford Interchange. | The train involved was the 1544 BST Selby to Wakefield Westgate service, which had left Bradford Interchange. |
A British Transport Police spokesman said: "A male and female, aged approximately 21 years, were taken to hospital by ambulance for treatment, having received serious injuries. | A British Transport Police spokesman said: "A male and female, aged approximately 21 years, were taken to hospital by ambulance for treatment, having received serious injuries. |
"As a result of those injuries, one male has since died." | "As a result of those injuries, one male has since died." |
A Northern Rail spokeswoman said services from Bradford Forster Square station were unaffected. |
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