Tragedy as person dies after being hit by train - causing major disruptions Sheffield and London St Pancras
“We are sad to report that a person has been hit by a train”
Update, 3.08pm: National Rail report that emergency services have left the scene, however disruptions are expected to continue until 5pm as services recover
Travellers are being warned of major disruptions on trips to the capital city after a person tragically died after being hit by a train.
National Rail have issued an announcement warning of disruptions until 5pm after the incident near Hampstead.
Routes between Sheffield and London St Pancras have been blocked, with passengers being warned of long delays and cancellations.
An announcement from East Midlands Railway adds: “We are sad to report that a person has been hit by a train.
“This has occurred between London St Pancras and Luton and is disrupting our trains on the London St Pancras/ Nottingham/ Sheffield and London St Pancras/ Luton Airport Parkway/ Corby routes.
“Emergency services are en-route to manage the incident.”
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British Transport Police have said that a person sadly died due to the incident.
A spokesperson for the force said: “We were called to West Hampstead Thameslink railway station at 12.09pm today to reports of a casualty on the tracks.
“Officers attended alongside paramedics, but 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.”
Passengers affected by the disruptions are being advised to take alternate routes through London Kings Cross and Doncaster.
An update from National Rail says: “You may travel to Doncaster with CrossCountry, TransPennine Express or Northern where you should change for a train to London Kings Cross.
“It is likely to take between two and two and a half hours to complete this journey.
“LNER, who run the trains between Doncaster and London Kings Cross recommend booking a seat reservation.”