Person falls on the train tracks at Dagenham Heathway

Picture: Sharon Mills

British Transport Police is investigating after a man fell onto the tracks at Dagenham Heathway station.

The man suffered minor injuries this lunchtime and is being treated by paramedics.

Officers are now working to understand how he came to be on the tracks.

There is currently no service on the District Line between Barking and Upminster with minor delays between Barking and Tower Hill.

Tickets are being accepted on local buses and c2c services.