BTP officers were called to the line near Crawley station this morning (June 24) following reports of a ‘casualty on the tracks’.
The BTP said the person was pronounced dead at the scene.
The incident is not being treated a suspicious, BTP added.
A BTP spokesperson said: “Officers were called to the line near Crawley railway station at around 9.30am today (24 June) following reports of a casualty on the tracks.
“Paramedics also attended, however sadly a person was pronounced dead at the scene.
“The incident is not being treated as suspicious, and a file will be prepared for the coroner.”

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