A MAN has died after being hit by a train on tracks between Charlton and Woolwich Dockyard stations.

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News Shopper understands the accident happened between the Charlton Lane level crossing and Charlton station at around 9am this morning. Police say it did not happen on the crossing itself.

A spokesman for British Transport Police (BTP) said: "BTP and Metropolitan officers attended the incident, which was reported to BTP at 9.03am and is currently being treated as non-suspicious.

"Medics from London Ambulance Service also attended the incident, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

"Enquiries are ongoing to establish the identity of the man, and inform his family"

"A file will be prepared for the coroner."

The line was handed back to Network Rail at 9.52am.

Southeastern confirmed the man had been hit by a service travelling between Slade Green and Charing Cross.

A spokeswoman said: "For the time being train service running through Charlton and Woolwich Dockyard will be cancelled or delayed

stonewallpenalty

Thats cheered everyone up.

Brendan_O_Connell

RIP

richie8

RIP and thoughts with the Driver.

The Prince-e-Paul

richie8 said:

RIP and thoughts with the Driver.

This. I was sat in coroner's a few weeks ago and the poor train driver has been unable to return to work, her first 'incident' in over 20 years as a driver. Sad times for all concerned, but in my job these events are not uncommon.

LoOkOuT

RIP