A person has suffered "life-threatening injuries" after being hit by a train.

Emergency services were called to Folkestone Central station following the incident at about 1.30pm.

The rail line between Folkestone and Dover Priory was closed, but Southeastern says trains are now running as normal.

A spokesman for British Transport Police said: "Officers were called to Folkestone Central station at about 1.30pm following reports of a casualty on the tracks.

“Paramedics also attended and a person has been taken to hospital.

“Their injuries are thought to be life-threatening. The incident is not being treated as suspicious.”

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