A person has died after being struck by a train near Stratford train station. 

The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning today (November 9).

A spokesperson from the British Transport Police said: "Officers were called to the line near Stratford Railway Station at 00:03am on Thursday 9 November following reports of a casualty on the tracks.

"Paramedics also attended, however sadly a person has been pronounced dead at the scene.

"The incident is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner."

East London Advertiser: A person was hit by a train near Stratford Railway StationA person was hit by a train near Stratford Railway Station (Image: Google Maps)

 

Lines between London Liverpool Street and Romford were closed in the wake of the incident.