A person has died after being hit by a train, police have confirmed. 

Greater Anglia has confirmed that a number of its services between Ipswich and London have been delayed or cancelled. 

The rail company said that a person has been hit by a train between Witham and Shenfield. 

A spokesman for British Transport Police said officers were called to Chelmsford railway station at about 11.30am on Thursday following reports of a casualty on the tracks. 

Paramedics also attended, however sadly a person was pronounced dead at the scene.

"The incident is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner,” the spokesman added.

A spokesman for Greater Anglia said disruption is expected until further notice. 

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