ALL lines between two train stations were blocked last night after a person was hit by a train.

Southern Rail confirmed that a person was hit by a train between Brighton and Worthing yesterday.

The incident blocked all lines between the two stations, while emergency services worked at the scene.

At the time, a Southern Rail spokesman posted on Twitter: "It is with great sadness that we report a person has been hit by a train between Brighton and Worthing.

"All lines are blocked between these stations whilst the emergency services work to deal with this incident. Service information will follow."

Lines were reopened around 10.30pm however the final services were terminated.

Services resumed to normal running this morning.