East Worthing railway station. Picture: Google Street View
A PERSON has died after being struck by a train.
Emergency services were called to East Worthing station at 2pm.
Train services are suspended between Hove and Barnham.
A British Transport Police spokeswoman said: "We have been called to East Worthing station after reports that a person was struck by a train. Police were alerted immediately after 2pm.
"Officers are on scene alongside the South East Coast Ambulance Service, however a person has sadly been pronounced dead.
"We are now working to identify the person and inform their family.
"This incident is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner."
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