Major travel delays have hit Gatwick Airport rail links with travellers advised to avoid going to and from the popular transport hub.
An incident earlier today between Three Bridges and Horley, in Surrey, has brought the network to a standstill as investigations are underway.
Both Southern Rail and Thameslink reported being affected by severe delays after a person died on the railway, Sussex Live reports.
In a tweet posted shortly after 11.45am, Southern Rail said: “It is with great sadness that we report a person has been hit by a train between Three Bridges and Horley.
“All lines are blocked between these stations whilst the emergency services work to deal with this incident. Service information will follow.”
No further details have been released on the incident however it is likely trains running between Horley and Three Bridges will be delayed for some time. Passengers have been advised to allow more time to complete their journeys.
