Person Killed After Jumping in Front of Train Between Lewes and Brighton
A tragic death has occurred after a person was struck by a train between Lewes and Brighton on Saturday evening. All lines between the two stations remain closed, causing major disruption to services.
Train Services Suspended Amid Tragedy
Train operators have cancelled all services running between Lewes and Brighton. Passengers are facing delays, with disruption expected to last throughout the day.
Emergency Services Respond to Incident
British Transport Police and paramedics were called just after 7pm following reports of a person being hit by a train. Upon arrival, the individual was confirmed dead at the scene.
A British Transport Police spokesman said: “It is with great sadness that we report a person has been hit by a train between Lewes and Brighton. All lines are closed while emergency services deal with this tragedy.”
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