A fatal rail accident has caused significant delays on the line between Sheffield and London St Pancras, with this expected to last until the end of the day.

An announcement from East Midlands Railway Says: “We are sad to report that a person has been hit by a train earlier today.

“This occurred between London St Pancras and Luton and is disrupting our trains on the London St Pancras/ Nottingham/ Sheffield and London St Pancras/ Luton Airport Parkway/ Corby routes.

“Emergency services have managed the incident and the line has now reopened.”

The incident took place near Hampstead, with emergency services being called to West Hampstead Thameslink railway station at 12.09pm today. Sadly, the person was pronounced dead at the scene.

Although the lines have now reopened, delays and cancellations are expected to occur until the end of the day as services recover.

Those travelling between London and South Yorkshire are advised to take alternative routes through Doncaster and London Kings Cross.