Person 'pronounced dead' after being 'hit by a train' in West Sussex

British Transport Police (BTP) said officers were called to the line, near Adversane, on Tuesday night (September 29),

This followed ‘reports of a casualty on the tracks’, around 11.15pm, BTP said.

A spokesperson added: “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.”

According to Southern Rail, a person was ‘hit by a train’ between Horsham and Barnham.

The operator reported the incident on social media, just after 11.30pm, stating: “We are sorry to advise that a person has been hit by a train between Horsham and Barnham.

“All lines are currently blocked.”

Passengers on trains standing outside stations were asked to remain on board and await further information from their train crew.

At midnight on Wednesday (September 30), Southern said replacement buses had been requested between Horsham and Barnham, serving stations along the route.

Passengers at staffed stations were advised to speak to staff about onward travel. Those at unstaffed stations were asked to press the green emergency button on the station help point for assistance.

In a further update at 1.30am, Southern said: “Service has now finished for the night along this route. A replacement bus is running to help complete journeys.”

The operator reminded passengers – delayed by 15 minutes or more – that they are entitled to claim Delay Repay compensation.

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