Swindon: Person dies after being hit by train at station

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The emergency services were called to the station just before 14: 00 GMT

A person has died after being hit by a train at Swindon station.

Emergency services were called to the station shortly before 14:00 GMT, with Wiltshire Police later confirming the person had been killed.

Great Western Railway (GWR) said because of the incident all lines were blocked and there was disruption until about 17:30.

The delays affected services from Swindon to Bristol, south Wales, London and Gloucester.

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All three emergency services were called to the incident

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The incident caused disruption to rail services