THERE is major disruption on train services between Leeds and Ilkley this morning due to an emergency incident.

British Transport Police were called to the line near Burley-in-Wharfedale at 7.05am following reports of a casualty on the tracks.

Sadly a person was pronounced dead at the scene.

The line is blocked between Ilkley and Guiseley.

Northern have said disruption is now expected until 10:30am.

All trains running between Ilkley and Leeds have been cancelled. Services will run between Guiseley and Bradford Forster Square only.

No trains will depart from Menston, Burley-in-Wharfedale, Ben Rhydding and Ilkley stations.

Services from Shipley going to and from Ilkley will terminate and restart at Guiseley.

Leeds to Skipton and Bradford lines are unaffected.

British Transport Police said: "Officers were called to the line near Burley in Wharfdale at 7.05am this morning (Monday 13 September) following reports of a casualty on the tracks.

"Paramedics also attended, and sadly a person was pronounced dead at the scene.

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