A PERSON was hit and killed by a train last night.

The incident happen between Hastings and Bexhill at about 8pm, and all lines in the area were suspended as emergency services removed the body.

Police were seen at Warrior Square Station in St Leonards helping colleagues.

Trains began running through the lines again shortly after 1am yesterday.

We have not been told if the deceased is a man or woman.

Hastings and Rother Samaritans tweeted yesterday: “Our thoughts are with the friends and family of the person who died in the incident at St Leonards Warrior Square station last night.

“If you have been affected by this incident in anyway and need someone to talk to, we are here for you. Call 116 123.”