A man died after being struck by a train on a level crossing, transport police said last night.

The accident happened as the 6.30am service from Newcastle to Glasgow Central was passing through a level crossing at East Linton, near Dunbar, East Lothian, at about 8.05am today.

A spokesman for British Transport Police said: ''We can confirm that a male was struck by the 6.30am train from Newcastle. The man has not been identified.

''We are currently carrying out inquiries and speaking to witnesses at the scene, but there are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances.

''The crossing has been checked and everything appears to be in working order.''

The line was reopened at about 9.30am after services were suspended to allow transport police to examine the scene of the accident.

Updated: 15.45 Monday, July 2