Person hit by train between Havant and Chichester
A person has been hit by a train between Havant and Chichester.
Southern Rail have reported that the incident has happened this afternoon.
All lines are blocked between Havant and Chichester.
Southern Rail tweeted: ‘It is with great sadness that we report a person has been hit by a train between Chichester and Havant.
‘All line are blocked between these stations whilst the emergency services work to deal with this incident.
‘Service information will follow.’
The account continued: ‘Lines are shut between Havant and Chichester.
‘We've requested rail replacement buses to run between Havant & Chichester, calling at all stations in both directions.
‘Tickets will be accepted on Stagecoach 700 bus services in the local area.
Tickets will be accepted on the following alternatives:
- Stagecoach 700 bus services between Littlehampton, Bognor Regis, Chichester, Havant & Portsmouth.
- SWR services between Portsmouth/Southampton/Havant and London Waterloo.
Southern Rail added: ‘Please check before you travel and allow extra time.
‘Journeys to/from Portsmouth, Southampton and other west coastway destinations will be affected today.’