A PERSON died after being hit by a train over the weekend.
Trains could not move between Brighton and Lewes for two hours following the incident.
Speaking at 8pm on Saturday, a Southern Rail spokesman said: “It is with great sadness that we report a person has been hit by a train between Lewes and Brighton.
"All lines are closed between these stations while the emergency services work to deal with this tragedy.”
Lines were reopened shortly before 10pm.
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