Person dies on train lines near Chadwell Heath station

Train lines have been heavily disrupted this morning following a fatality on the line between Shenfield and London Liverpool Street stations.

A person has died after being struck by a train near Chadwell Heath station this morning. 

The British Transport Police were called just after 7am this morning to reports of a casualty on the tracks. 

Greater Anglia and TFL Rail services have been disrupted, all lines had been closed between Ilford and Chadwell Heath.

A spokesperson for BTP said: “British Transport Police were called to the line near Chadwell Heath at 7.18am this morning (Wednesday 27 October) following reports of a casualty on the tracks.

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

“Officers are currently working to identify the deceased and inform their next of kin.

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

All lines and services have reopened but delays and some cancellations are expected. 

If you have been affected by the issues raised in this story, please contact Samaritans by calling 116 123. It is completely free to call and you can contact them at any time.

You can also get in touch with the local charity Havering Mind by phone on 01708 45 70 40 or by emailing reach.us@haveringmind.org.uk

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