A 77-year-old local woman was killed when she was hit by a train in Topsham on Wednesday night, police have confirmed.
Officers from BTP and Devon & Cornwall Police were called to the railway line at Holman Way, Topsham, on Wednesday, 1 October after a report that a person had been struck by a train.
On arrival crews confirmed the body of a woman was located. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
British transport police have today confirmed that the body of a 77-year-old woman from the Topsham area was located. Her family is aware.
A representative added: "The incident, which was reported to BTP at 8.57pm, is currently being treated as non-suspicious.
"A file will be prepared for the Coroner."
