A MAN has died after being hit by a train in North Yorkshire.

British Transport Police said officers were called at 9.36 pm last night to Hambleton north junction, near Selby, following reports of a person being struck by a train.

"Officers attended the scene alongside paramedics," said a spokesman. 

"Sadly a 60-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. The man’s family has been told of his death.

"The incident is not being treated as suspicious. A file will be prepared for the coroner."