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LIVE: Person dies after being hit by train between Darlington and Newcastle

  • Good afternoon, welcome to this Northern Echo live breaking news blog.
  • Emergency services are currently attending an incident at South West Industrial Estate in Peterlee.
  • It’s Michael Robinson signing on to keep you up to date with this breaking story as it develops.
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