Person dies after being hit by train at Mile End station

"Police were called to Mile End station at 7.40am to reports of a casualty on the track. The person was pronounced dead at the scene."

"British Transport Police says the incident is not being treated as suspicious and a file is being prepared for the coroner."

"The incident has impacted both the District and Hammersmith & City lines with severe delays reported throughout the entire network."

At Mile End station, a person was hit by a train and pronounced dead at 7.40am on July 8. Police responded to reports of a casualty on the tracks, and British Transport Police stated the incident is not being treated as suspicious. A file is being prepared for the coroner. Both the District and Hammersmith & City lines experienced service interruptions, with severe delays reported while restoration of services commenced later in the day. Additionally, support is available for those affected by the incident.

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