Rail services between Norwich and London have been disrupted this morning after a person was hit by a train.
Greater Anglia has confirmed that train services this morning may be cancelled, delayed or revised.
The rail company said that disruption is expected until 11am on Tuesday.
UPDATE: Person dies after being hit by train
❗ Sadly due to a person hit by a train between Chelmsford and Colchester all lines are blocked.
— Greater Anglia (@greateranglia) June 11, 2024
🚊 Services running through these stations may be cancelled, delayed or revised.
⌚ Disruption is expected until further notice.
Greater Anglia confirmed a person was hit by a train on the line between Colchester and Chelmsford.
A spokesman for the British Transport Police added: “Officers were called to Witham railway station following reports of a casualty on the tracks.
"Paramedics also attended - however sadly a person was pronounced dead at the scene.
"The incident is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.”
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