Horror as person hit by train between Havant and Chichester dies

The tragedy took place in Southbourne earlier today, causing carnage on railway links across the south.

British Transport Police, which attended the scene, said the person – who has not been identified – was pronounced dead at the scene.

A spokesman for the force added: ‘Officers were called to Southbourne station at 3.46pm today following reports of a casualty on the tracks.

‘Paramedics also attended but sadly a person has been pronounced dead at the scene.

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

Railway operator Southern revealed the news someone had been hit by a train between Chichester and Havant at about 4pm.

In a tweet, Southern said: ‘It is with great sadness that we report a person has been hit by a train between Chichester and Havant.

‘All lines are blocked between these stations whilst emergency services work to deal with this tragedy.’

Lines were eventually re-opened shortly before 7pm.