Man hit by train near Hastings dies

A man who was hit by a train near Hastings has died, British Transport Police has confirmed.
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Police officers and paramedics were called to the scene.

A BTP spokesman said: “Officers were called to the line near Hastings at 1.45pm on Saturday, June 5 following reports of a casualty on the tracks.

Paramedics also attended and sadly a man was pronounced dead at the scene.

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“The incident is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.”

The incident led to services between Hastings, Rye and Ashford International being cancelled.

The line later reopened in the evening.

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