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A person has died after being hit by a train at a south-east London station.
Police were called to Welling station in Bexley borough at 11.30am on Wednesday.
Paramedics and an air ambulance were also scrambled but the person was pronounced dead at the scene.
A spokesman for British Transport Police said: “Officers are currently working to identify them and establish the circumstances behind their death.”
Southeastern said all lines running through the station were closed while emergency services attended the incident.
Disruption was expected between Barnehurst and Blackheath until at least 4.30pm.
“Trains are unable to run between Barnehurst and Blackheath while emergency services attend the incident," a spokeswoman said earlier.
"Trains will be diverted via alternative routes where possible, and may be cancelled at short notice.
“Trains between Gravesend and Victoria will be diverted to run via the Sidcup Line, calling at all stations.”
The operator added that tickets would be accepted on London buses, London Underground and DLR services on reasonable routes.