British Transport Police have confirmed that a man has died after being hit by a train at Potters Bar station.

Police were called to Potters Bar station at around 9.45am today after receiving reports of a person being struck by a train.

Officers are at the scene with local ambulance services and a man has been pronounced dead.

British Transport Police are working to identify the man and inform his family.

The incident is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.

There are major delays to train services between Welwyn Garden City and Potters Bar.