A person has died after being hit by a train at Beckenham Junction station.

A casualty on the tracks was reported to police in Rectory Road just before 6pm yesterday (June 18).

London Ambulance Service crews also attended and the person was pronounced dead shortly after.

The incident is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.

Southeastern confirmed on X (formally known as Twitter) that all lines were closed as the incident was dealt with.

All services have since returned to normal.

If you need someone to talk to, Samaritans are available to contact any time day or night on 116 123.

A spokesperson for British Transport Police said: "Officers were called to Beckenham Junction railway station just before 6pm on 18 June to reports of a casualty on the tracks.

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

“The incident is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner."