UPDATE: British Transport Police say man in his 50s died in rail track tragedy between Inverness and Aviemore

Police say a man in his 50s died after being hit by a train between Inverness and Aviemore earlier this week.

The man found dead on the tracks has not yet been named by British Transport Police.

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The force were called at around 10am on Wednesday following reports of a casualty on the tracks.

Police Scotland also confirmed that the B9006 was closed between Leanach and Croy for a period of time because of the tragedy.

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