A man has died after being struck by a train this morning.

The incident happened between Rainham and Newington has caused serious delays to passengers.

Emergency services were called to Seymour Road near Rainham at 9.15am.

The man, who has not been named, was hit by a London-bound train.

Services across east Kent were delayed and trains were suspended between Sittingbourne and Gillingham.

Replacement bus services were put in place and it was hoped the network would be cleared by 11.15am.

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