A MAN was found dead on the railway track at Starcross near Dawlish on Wednesday night,

A National Rail spokesman said a person had been hit by a train.

British Transport Police stated: ‘Officers were called to Starcross station shortly before 7pm last night following reports of a casualty on the tracks.

‘Paramedics also attended. However, sadly a man was pronounced dead at the scene.

‘The incident is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.’