A MAN has died after being hit by a train on tracks between Charlton and Woolwich Dockyard stations.
News Shopper understands the accident happened between the Charlton Lane level crossing and Charlton station at around 9am this morning. Police say it did not happen on the crossing itself.
A spokesman for British Transport Police (BTP) said: "BTP and Metropolitan officers attended the incident, which was reported to BTP at 9.03am and is currently being treated as non-suspicious.
"Medics from London Ambulance Service also attended the incident, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
"Enquiries are ongoing to establish the identity of the man, and inform his family"
"A file will be prepared for the coroner."
The line was handed back to Network Rail at 9.52am.
Southeastern confirmed the man had been hit by a service travelling between Slade Green and Charing Cross.
A spokeswoman said: "For the time being train service running through Charlton and Woolwich Dockyard will be cancelled or delayed."
Tickets are being taken on any other reasonable route.
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