A PERSON has been killed after being hit by a train at Goodmayes station.
The incident happened at approximately 1.20pm this afternoon.
Ambulances attended the scene but the person was already dead upon their arrival.
A spokeswoman for the London Ambulance Service was unable to provide any further details of the person involved.
Greater Anglia train services have been disrupted as a result of the incident.
All lines are blocked in the affected area while emergency services are on site.
Tickets are being accepted on London buses and London Underground.
Journey times are expected to be extended by up to 90 minutes until 4pm.
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