The incident happened at the Tyn y Morfa crossing at around 8am and rail passengers are warned to expect delays to services
A man has died after being hit by a train close to the Tyn Y Morfa crossing near Prestatyn
A man has died after being struck by a train on the North Wales coast main line this morning.
Emergency services were alerted to the incident near Prestatyn at 8am.
Train services between Rhyl and Flint have been halted and Network Rail are advising passengers that disruption is expected until at least 11am.
A British Transport Police (BTP) spokesman said: “BTP officers attended the line close to Tyn y Morfa crossing, Prestatyn, after a report that a man had been struck by a train.
“Officers from BTP and North Wales Police attended the incident, which was reported to police at 8am and is currently being treated as non-suspicious.
“Paramedics from the Wales Ambulance Service also attended but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
“A file will be prepared for the coroner.”
The train involved was the 6.30am Arriva Trains Wales service from Holyhead to Gobowen.
An Arriva Trains Wales spokesman said train tickets will be accepted on Arriva Buses between Rhyl and Chester until further notice.
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