A MAN was taken to hospital with minor injuries after he fell on to the railway line near Lonsdale Street, Accrington, on Saturday.

Sub-officer Keith Armstrong, from Lancashire Fire and Rescue, said Mark Meath, of Haslingden, had climbed over a fence on to the railway line and injured himself.

Firefighters, who were called to the scene at around 2.45pm, gave him first aid at the side of the track.

Police duty inspector Nick Williams-Jones said the man had suffered minor injuries and was taken to Accrington Victoria Hospital.

The next train due to use the line was slowed down for ten to 15 minutes until the track was cleared.