Man dies on Waverley Station platform

Published on Wednesday 23 December 2009 12:55

POLICE have launched an investigation at Waverley Station after a man died on the platform today.

• An investigation is underway after a man died at Waverley Station today

The circumstances of the death are currently unknown, but police have confirmed that it is not being treated as suspicious.

The man, described as being in his 40s, was found lying on the ground and station staff called an ambulance.

Crews arrived and found the man in cardiac arrest.

Police are currently trying to ascertain whether he died of natural causes, or as the result of an accident.

A British Transport Police spokesman said: "The man, who was in his 40s, died in hospital.

"We're currently investigating the circumstances of the man's death."

All incidents on station property are investigated by British Transport Police.

However, the case of sudden deaths Lothian and Borders Police are also called in to investigate.

A Lothian and Borders Police spokesman said a report into the death will be sent to the procurator fiscal.

A spokesman for Waverley Station operators Network Rail said: "We can confirm that that a man collapsed at the station this morning.

"We are cooperating with British Transport Police and Lothian and Borders Police with their investigations.

"While the cause of death is currently unknown, it is a tragic thing to happen, especially at this time of year."