A person has been hit by a train as passengers are facing cancellations and widespread delays across the county. 

Great Western Railway (GWR) has confirmed a person has been struck on the line near Shrivenham. 

The gender and age of the person is unknown at this stage. 

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Rail services between Didcot and Swindon have stopped as passengers are told their tickets can apply for trains tomorrow instead for Chiltern Railways journeys between Oxford and London Marylebone. 

Motorists are also facing delays this evening on the A420 between the turning for the Carpenter's Arms near South Marston and Shrivenham due to the incident on the line. 

A spokesperson for GWR said: "It is with great sadness that we report a person has been struck by a train, leading to all lines being blocked. It is necessary to bring all trains in the affected area to an immediate stop.

"If you are onboard one of the services in this incident and are distressed by events, please do speak to a member of train crew for assistance.

"Alternatively, if you need to talk with someone privately the Samaritans offer a 24hr phone line available via 116 123." 

The rail company also apologised to those who have been met with delays to their journeys. 

British Transport Police and Thames Valley Police have been contacted for comment. 

It comes after a person was also killed on the tracks near Faringdon Road just outside Wantage on Tuesday morning.