Doncaster railway line closed over concerns for person's safety
The East Coast Main Line was closed for a time
A major railway line in Doncaster was closed for a time over concerns for a person’s safety.
The East Coast Main Line was shut south of Doncaster on Saturday night following reports of a person on the tracks in the Hexthorpe and Balby area.
Rail operator LNER suspended services while the incident was dealt with.
A spokesperson for South Yorkshire Police said: “It was a concern for safety incident, with the person brought to safety by officers.”