British Transport Police have confirmed a man has died after being hit by a train this morning in Hatfield.

The circumstances are not being treated as suspicious.

Emergency services were called to the scene around 8.10am this morning.

A British Transport Police (BTP) spokeswoman said: “BTP officers were called to the line close to Hatfield station on Wednesday, 19 March after a report that a man had been struck by a train.

“Medics from the East of England Ambulance Service also attended but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

“The incident is currently being treated as non-suspicious and a file will be prepared for the Coroner.

“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the identity of the man and inform his family.”

The line was handed back to Network Rail at 9.20am.