A person has died after being hit by a train.

Transport police were called to Rayners Lane London Underground station after reports a person was struck by a train, shortly after 7.40pm yesterday.

The person died at the scene.

Both the Piccadilly and Metropolitan lines were partly suspended at around 8.30pm as a result of the incident.

A British Transport Police spokesperson said:

“Shortly after 7.40pm yesterday, officers were called to Rayners Lane London Underground station after reports a person was struck by a train.

“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.”