Person hit by train between Three Bridges and Horsham

A person has been hit by a train between Three Bridges and Horsham, according to Southern Rail.
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At around 10.30am this morning, Southern tweeted: "It is with great sadness that we report a person has been hit by a train between Three Bridges and Horsham.

"All lines are blocked between these stations whilst the emergency services work to deal with this incident."

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The incident is having a knock-on impact on train services further afield.

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According to the Southern Rail website, disruption to the network is expected to last until 1pm.

In an update before 11.30am, Southern said: "Services are currently unable to run between Three Bridges and Horsham in both directions. You will need to use an alternative route this morning and leave an extra 45 minutes to complete your journey.

"If possible, please delay travelling until after 1pm. If you are travelling now, it will be quicker to use Metrobus services to/from Gatwick Airport to connect with other train services.

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"Rail replacement buses will be in operation between Three Bridges and Horsham by 11.30am. We are also arranging for further replacement buses between Horsham and Barnham, and will provide details of these once they are in operation."

The line has since reopened but delays are expected until 4pm.