A person has died after being hit by a train.
Transport police were called to Rayners Lane London Underground station after reports a person was struck by a train, shortly after 7.40pm yesterday.
The person died at the scene.
Both the Piccadilly and Metropolitan lines were partly suspended at around 8.30pm as a result of the incident.
A British Transport Police spokesperson said:
“Shortly after 7.40pm yesterday, officers were called to Rayners Lane London Underground station after reports a person was struck by a train.
“Paramedics also attended however a person was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. Officers are now working to identify the person and inform their family.
“This incident is not currently being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.”
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