A person has died after reportedly being struck by a train near Surbiton station today (Tuesday, February 9). 

Southwestern Railway (SWR), which operate lines in the area, said they expected disruption to remain in the area until 7pm at least as emergency services responded to the incident.

London Ambulance Service (LAS) and British Transport Police (BTP) meanwhile confirmed that the person in question had sadly been prounced dead at the scene. 

Responding to a request from the Surrey Comet, a spokesperson for LAS said: 

"We were called at 11.42am today (9 February) to reports of a person injured at Surbiton Station.

"We sent a number of resources, including an ambulance crew, two medics in cars, an incident response officer, and our hazardous area response teams.

"Sadly, despite the best efforts of medics, a person died at the scene."

A BTP spokesperson said: 

"Officers were called to the line close to Surbiton railway station at 11.39am this morning (9 February) following reports of a casualty on the tracks.

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

"Officers are currently working to identify the person and establish the full circumstances behind their death." 

An SWR spokesperson meanwhile said:

"Due to emergency services dealing with an incident between Surbiton and Weybridge all lines are blocked.

"Train services running to and from these stations may be cancelled, delayed or revised. Disruption is expected until 19:00 09/02.

"We have received reports that a person has been struck by a train between Surbiton and Weybridge.

"Our response teams are working with the emergency services to assist with the incident and all lines are blocked in the area."

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