A person has died after being hit by a train near Bushey Station this afternoon, police have confirmed.

There has been major rail disruption since around 12.30pm between Watford Junction and London Euston - which had been linked to a large emergency services presence near Bushey.

Southern Rail had confirmed someone had been hit by a train this afternoon.

A British Transport Police spokesperson said: "Officers were called to a report of a casualty on the tracks just after 12.30pm today (26 September) near Bushey Railway Station.

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"Officers and paramedics attended and sadly a person was pronounced dead. The incident is not thought to be suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner."

Numerous fire engines were called to Bushey Station.Numerous fire engines were called to Bushey Station. (Image: Submitted) Numerous fire engines, police and an air ambulance were seen near Bushey Station this afternoon - though some have now left the scene.

Part of Little Oxhey Lane, between the junctions with St George's Drive and Altham Way, near South Oxhey, is still closed as of 4.45pm. 

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