Person dies after being hit by train over weekend, British Transport Police confirm

The police has confirmed a person has died after being hit by a train over the weekend.

There was a major emergency response at Hilsea railway station on Sunday afternoon (May 3) following reports of a person being hit by a train. The incident resulted in all lines being blocked between Havant and Portsmouth Harbour, with services delayed, cancelled and amended.

A cordon was in place while police officers, paramedics and fire crew attended the scene.

A spokesperson for the British Transport Police said: “We were called to Hilsea railway station at 4pm on May 3 to reports of a casualty on the tracks.

“Paramedics also attended, and sadly a person was pronounced dead at the scene. This incident is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.”

The line was reopened fully by 6.25pm, with Southern Rail UK saying it is “sorry for the delay caused to people’s journey.”

A spokesperson for Southern Rail UK added: “Ticket acceptance was in place with other train and bus operators. Passengers whose journeys were disrupted by 15 minutes or more may be entitled to claim Delay Repay on the Southern website.”

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