A PERSON has died after being hit by a train on Friday, September 8. 

Trains between Basingstoke and Reading were delayed after emergency services were called to Reading West Train Station at around 7.30am, after reports of a person being hit by a train.

A statement shared on Great Western Railway's website said: "We are sorry for the delay to your journey. It is with great sadness that we report a person has been struck by a train, leading to all lines being blocked.

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"It is necessary to bring all trains in the affected area to an immediate stop. Where we can, we will divert trains to run on other lines around the affected area."

A spokesperson for British Transport Police said: "Officers were called to Reading West station at 7.34am this morning following reports of a casualty on the tracks.

"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."