A person has died after being hit by a train at West Dulwich station.

A casualty on the tracks was reported between Beckenham Junction and London Victoria just after 10.50am today (October 2).

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

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

All lines between West Dulwich station will remain closed as the incident is being dealt with.

Disruption is expected until around 2pm.

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 West Dulwich railway station at around 10.51am today (2 October) following 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.”