SWINDON train station is closed after a person was hit by a train.

No passengers are being allowed into the station.

Three fire engines were at the scene from Stratton and Westlea and Swindon stations along with a British Transport Police unit and a private ambulance.

The Adver understands someone has died. A private ambulance left the scene around 5.10pm.

 Christoph Auckland said on Twitter: "Really sad news, thoughts are with the train crew and the individual involved’s family."

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