A man who was found on the railway tracks in Salisbury has been rescued.
A spokesperson from Network Rail confirmed emergency services were alerted by a train driver earlier this morning.
The incident took place by the Fisherton Tunnel.
Read more: Network Rail dealing with trespassing incident
The man in question was apprehended by police shortly after 9.40am.
A spokesperson from the British Transport Police said: "Officers were called to the line in Salisbury at 6.56am this morning following concern for the welfare of a man. Paramedics also attended and he has now been taken to a place of safety."
Train services have now resumed but disruption is expected until 11am.
⚠️All lines have reopened through #Salisbury following a trespasser having been removed from the railway.
— National Rail (@nationalrailenq) October 30, 2020
🚆As trains return to normal, some services may be cancelled or be delayed by up to 45 minutes.
🕒Disruption is expected until 11:00.
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