A person died on the tracks at Orpington station this afternoon. 

Emergency services were called shortly before 2pm following reports of a casualty. 

Sadly, a person was pronounced dead at the scene. Officers are working to identify the individual and inform their kin. 

Services through the station were severely disrupted as a result. 

Although the station is now open, some trains are still unable to call.

Southeastern advise customers to check their train will call at Orpington via its website.

A police spokesman said: "British Transport Police were called to Orpington railway station at 1.57pm today following reports of a casualty on the tracks.

"Paramedics also attended, however sadly a person was pronounced dead at the scene.

"Officers are working to identify the deceased and inform their next of kin."