A tragic incident occurred near Erith station where a person was found dead on the tracks, leading to police and emergency services responding shortly after 8:15 AM. Although emergency measures were taken, the individual was pronounced dead at the scene. An investigation is underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the death. The incident significantly disrupted train services for Southeastern and Thameslink, and it is estimated that the disruptions may continue into the afternoon and potentially longer. Support information for those affected is also provided.
A person has died on the tracks near Erith station. Police were called to a track a short distance from Erith station today (March 24) at 8.15am.
Emergency services arrived, but the person was pronounced dead at the scene. An investigation is taking place to establish the circumstances leading to the death.
The incident has caused major disruption on both Southeastern and Thameslink services, with trains currently unable to run on the Woolwich line.
Thameslink says there is no estimate on when the line will reopen between Dartford and London Bridge.
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