A person has been killed on the tracks at a railway station on an Oxford route.

Emergency services including British Transport Police and paramedics raced to the Hayes and Harlington railway station at around 7.51pm on Monday night.

Reports of a casualty on the tracks were confirmed as a person, whose gender has not been confirmed by the force, was pronounced dead at the station.

British Transport Police confirmed that the death is not thought to be suspicious.

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A spokesperson for British Transport Police said: “Officers were called to Hayes and Harlington railway station at 7.51pm yesterday (July 29) 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 report will be prepared for the coroner.”

The Samaritans helpline is free to call 24 hours a day on 116 123.

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