A person has died after being hit by a train near Culham station.

Great Western Railway this morning reported delays and cancellations between Oxford and Didcot Parkway.

British Transport Police have now confirmed officers were called to Culham station at 6.05am following reports of a casualty on the tracks.

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A spokesperson said: "Paramedics also attended however sadly a person was pronounced dead at the scene.

"Officers are now working to identify the person and inform their family.

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