Person Dies After Being Hit By Train Near Gatwick Airport

Tuesday, 26 January 2021 14:09

By Charlotte Baker @Ch4rtweets

Two people have died after being hit by trains in West Sussex this afternoon (Tuesday 26), within half an hour of each other.

Emergency services were called to the scene at Balcombe station, between Gatwick Airport and Haywards Heath, at around 1.22pm.

The person died at the scene and officers are working to identify the person and inform their family.

Southern Rail said the incident has blocked all lines between the stations.

Rail replacement buses are being organised, but passengers are advised to travel later if possible.

Trains from Brighton, Littlehampton and Eastbourne to London Victoria are cancelled until further notice.

Disruption is expected until around 5.30pm.

A spokesperson from British Transport Police said:

"Officers were called to Balcombe station at 1.22pm following reports of a casualty on the tracks. Paramedics also attended however sadly a person has been pronounced dead at the scene.

"Officers are now working to identify the person and inform their family. The incident is not being treated as suspicious and the file will be prepared for the coroner."

This is the second person to die after being hit by a train in West Sussex this afternoon, read about the earlier incident here.

⚠️ It is with great sadness that we report a person has been hit by a train between Gatwick Airport and Haywards Heath. All lines are blocked between these stations whilst the emergency services work to deal with this incident.

Service information will follow.
— Southern (@SouthernRailUK) January 26, 2021

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