Trains resume following 'serious incident' on line between Mallow and Tralee

A spokesperson for Irish Rail told The Echo that a person was fatally struck shortly after 9am this morning.
Trains resume following 'serious incident' on line between Mallow and Tralee

Mallow Train Station in Mallow, Co Cork. Picture Dan Linehan

Train services between Mallow and Tralee were suspended this morning for a time.

It comes following a "serious incident on the line".

A spokesperson for Irish Rail told The Echo that a person was fatally struck shortly after 9am this morning.

The incident took place near Killarney.

Emergency services attended the scene.

Services are expected to resume shortly between Mallow/Tralee. 

The 13:25 Mallow/Tralee service has departed Mallow station and is operating approximately 10 minutes behind schedule

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