Person dies after being hit by train between Eastbourne and Lewes

A person that was hit by a train between Eastbourne and Lewes this morning has tragically died, British Transport Police has confirmed.
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At just after 7am, Network Rail Kent and Sussex tweeted to say a person had been struck by a train and confirmed emergency services were attending and that services were suspended.

British Transport Police has since confirmed that the person sadly died.

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A spokesman said: “Officers were called to an area of railway near Berwick station at 6:51am following reports of a casualty on the tracks.

Police at Berwick railway station. Picture: Dan JessupPolice at Berwick railway station. Picture: Dan Jessup
Police at Berwick railway station. Picture: Dan Jessup

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

“Officers are now working to identify the person and inform their family. The incident is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.”

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