A man has died after being hit by a train.

Police, paramedics and firefighters are at the scene of the tragedy at Chestfield and Swalecliffe railway station.

The station has been sealed off while emergency crews deal with the aftermath.

All train services between Faversham and Margate have been suspended, and rail replacement bus services are being put in place.

A British Transport Police spokesman said: "“At 2.44pm today, officers were called to Chestfield and Swalecliffe station, Whitstable, after reports of a casualty on the tracks.

"Paramedics also attended. However, a person was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

"Officers are now working to identify the person and inform their family.

"This incident is not currently being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.”