A man was hit by a high speed train - and survived.

Now the hunt is on to track the man down to tell his story.

Commuters on board the train were left stunned as they watched the victim get up minutes after they were told by a conductor that there had been a fatality on the line.

The unnamed 42-year-old from Crawley was struck on the line at the town's Horsham Road crossing just after 8am on Wednesday last week.

Ambulance crews said he was conscious as they took him to East Surrey Hospital in Redhill.

He suffered neck, back and abdominal injuries, which are not believed to be life-threatening.

Police said the 6.57am Bognor to London Bridge service struck the man as he approached the crossing.

It is believed he climbed over the barrier and police are not treating the matter as suspicious.

The commuter train stopped at the scene for more than half an hour while police and rail engineers checked the safety of the line and crossing.

Were you the miracle man? Or do you know him? Let us know by calling Richard Gurner 01273 544531 or the newsdesk on 01273 544519. Alternatively you can email us on news@theargus.co.uk