A man has died after being hit by a freight train at Harrow and Wealdstone Station this lunchtime.

It was struck by the Felixstowe to Crewe freight service

A British Transport Police (BTP) spokesman said: “BTP officers were called to Harrow and Wealdstone station on Thursday, October 10, following a report that a person had been hit by a train.

“The incident was reported to BTP at 12.55pm and is currently being treated as non-suspicious.

“Medics from London Ambulance Service also attended but the person was pronounced dead at the scene.

“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the identity of the person and inform their family.

“A file will be prepared for the Coroner.”

London Overground services between Euston and Watford Junction that pass through the station are suffering severe delays.

Bakerloo line services are experiencing minor delays between Harrow and Wealdstone and Stonebridge Park.