Trains between Leeds and London delayed or cancelled after person hit by train

London to Leeds train services have been delayed or cancelled after a person was hit by a train.

By Daniel Sheridan

Published 23rd Dec 2019, 19:09 BST

Updated 23rd Dec 2019, 19:10 BST

London North Eastern Railway released a series of tweets of delays following the incident.

The condition of the person has not been confirmed.

The incident has resulted in all lines being blocked.

LNER tweeted: "#LNERUpdate It's with great sadness we report a person has been struck by a train. All lines are currently blocked.

"We have ticket acceptance in place with East Midland railway between #StPancras and #Sheffield and with Avanti West Coast between #Euston and #Edinburgh."

Compensation information is available by clicking here.LNER also told customers they can donate their refund to CALM on their site.

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