A person has been hit by a train at Swindon railway station this afternoon.
Emergency services responded to the incident at around 1.50pm following reports of a freight train colliding with a person.
The station has been evacuated whilst police, ambulance and firefighters attend the scene.
A spokesperson for Great Western Railway said: “Due to a person hit by a train between Swindon and Didcot Parkway all lines are blocked.
“Disruption is expected until 16:45 06/03.
“Train services between Swindon and Didcot Parkway will be cancelled or delayed by up to 60 minutes.
“Train services between Swindon and Gloucester will be cancelled or delayed.”
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