A person was hit by a train this morning.

The incident happened at around 10.30am today and the person is now being treated by emergency services.

A spokesman from Southern Railway said: "It is with great sadness that we advise a person was struck by a train between London Victoria and East Croydon earlier this morning.

"The person affected is no longer on railway premises, and is being treated for injuries by the local paramedics."

Following the incident, a limited service was operating in and out of London Victora.

Power was restored to the lines at 11.40am and all lines have now reopened.

But, Southern Railway warned that trains running between London Victoria and East Croydon may still be cancelled or delayed, with disruption expected to last until 4pm.

The Gatwick Express will also run a reduced service until 3pm.