Train death was 68-year-old Rye man

The man who died after he was hit by a train in Rye was a 68-year-old from the town, police have said.
By The Newsroom
Published 5th Oct 2015, 15:36 BST

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British Transport Police confirmed he died at the scene at a foot crossing close to Rye station shortly before 2pm on Thursday (October 1).

His death is not being treated as suspicious and his family have been informed.

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The identity of the man will not be released until an inquest into his death has been opened.

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