Emergency services on the scene at Polegate station after passenger hit by train
Emergency services are on the scene in Polegate this evening (January 08) after a passenger was hit by a train between Lewes and Eastbourne.
British Transport Police have been contacted for specific details and official comment, but an eyewitness said a person has been taken to hospital after receiving life-threatening injuries in an accident.
Southern Railway has warned passengers to expect disruption until 7.30pm because a person was hit by a train between Lewes and Eastbourne. Both lines have now reopened but passengers should expect delays of up to an hour, as well as cancellations.