EMERGENCY services rushed to Lydney Station this lunchtime after reports that a pedestrian had been hit by a train at the level crossing.

The casualty, who has not been identified but is believed to be a woman, was found lying on the track and declared dead by paramedics.People who were at the station said they believed she had been struck by a non-strop train as she walked across the tracks.The incident, which was reported at 12.46pm saw Station Road closed to traffic (pictured right) for some time.A British Transport Police statement issued an hour after the incident happened said: “Officers were called to Lydney Station at 12.46pm today following reports of a casualty on the tracks.“Paramedics also attended, however sadly a person has been pronounced dead at the scene. ‘‘Officers are now working to identify the person and inform their family.“The incident is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.”Social media posts warned people to stay away from the area shortly after the incident.A man posting on the Lydney Notice Board Facebook page around the same time said: "Might be wise to avoid Station Road area for a while. "Seems like an incident on the railway. Lots of blue lights and the level crossing is taped off."Another man posted: "Someone been hit by train."National Rail posted at 2.25pm that the London line had been reopened, but the westbound line was still blocked.