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A man has died on the tracks at a railways station this afternoon.
Emergency services were called to Orpington station shortly before 2pm after receiving reports of a casualty on the railway line.
Ambulance crews were called but the person was declared dead at the scene.
A police spokesman said: "British Transport Police were called to Orpington railway station at 1.57pm today following reports of a casualty on the tracks.
"Paramedics also attended, however sadly a person was pronounced dead at the scene.
"Officers are working to identify the deceased and inform their next of kin."
Police say the death is not being treated as suspicious and a file will now be prepared for the coroner.
Trains on the route via Orpington have been disrupted this afternoon while the emergency services responded to the fatality.
Southeastern services on the line between Sevenoaks and Orpington may be cancelled, delayed or revised at short notice.
The rail operator said trains between Orpington and London Victoria may be terminated at Bromley South or Swanley.
Trains between Tonbridge and London Charing Cross may not call at Orpington, while stopping services between Sevenoaks and Charing Cross may be cancelled or diverted.
Passengers whose journeys are affected this afternoon may be entitled to compensation and should check with the rail operator.
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