A man has died after being struck by a train this morning.

Emergency services descended on Broad Oak Level Crossing near Canterbury after rail services in the area were brought to a halt.

Sadly, transport police have confirmed a person died at the scene.

“Officers were called at about 7.30am today to reports of a casualty on the tracks in the Canterbury area,” a force spokesman said.

“Officers responded but 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.”

Train operator Southeastern posted on X shortly after 7.30am today to say trains are unable to run due to “emergency services dealing with an incident”.

Moments later, it shared: “Sadly, it has been confirmed a person has been struck by a train between Ramsgate and Canterbury West.

“Some services will be diverted via Dover,” it added.

The firm says passengers can use their tickets at no extra cost on Stagecoach bus routes 8, 9, 400, 600 and the Loop between Margate and Canterbury West.

National Rail posted on its website: “To allow the emergency services to safely access the railway and carry out their work, all lines running between these stations are currently closed.

“This means that trains running between Ramsgate and Ashford International via Canterbury West are currently unable to operate, and will be cancelled or revised.

“This is expected until 9.45am.”

National Rail adds some services will be diverted to run via Dover Priory.

Southeastern confirmed the line had reopened shortly before 10am but warned of delays.