Death confirmed on Greater Anglia train near Colchester

British Transport Police were called to the line near Bentley at 8.35AM this morning, following reports of a casualty on the tracks. 

Paramedics also attended the and the person was pronounced dead at the scene.

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

Greater Anglia is reporting serious delays for passengers.

Any train service running through these stations may be cancelled, delayed or revised.

Commuters can expect disruption on their journey til further notice.

Greater Anglia has arranged for rail replacement services to operate between Colchester and Ipswich via Manningtree.

⚠ UPDATE: Due to a person hit by a train between Colchester and #Ipswich all lines are blocked.

Train services running through these stations may be cancelled, delayed or revised. Disruption is expected until further notice.

— Greater Anglia (@greateranglia) June 10, 2022