A person has died after being hit by a train at Loughton station.
It follows after reports yesterday (December 15) of the person fighting for their life from the incident at 2.36pm.
They were taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries, but was later pronounced dead.
The incident is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.
There were major delays across the Central line in east London, with no service between Woodford and Epping at the time.
Earlier severe delays affected stations between Woodford and Hainault, via Grange Hill.
A British Transport Police spokesperson said: “Officers were called to Loughton Underground station at 2.36pm yesterday (15 December) following reports of a casualty on the tracks.
“Paramedics also attended, however sadly a person was later pronounced dead at hospital.
“The incident is not being treated as suspicious, and a file will be prepared for the coroner.”
If you feel affected by what has happened and wish to find support, you can contact the Samaritans on 116 123 via phone for a confidential chat or email jo@samaritans.org.
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