A person has died after being hit by a train in Hamilton in the early hours of this morning.
Emergency services were called to the scene, near Peachgrove Rd, shortly before 3am.
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Police confirmed the death in a statement just before 6.30am.
Motorists in the area are being told that road diversions are in place and people are being asked to follow the signage in the area.