A woman has sadly died after being hit by a train.

British Transport Police Officers were called to Wickford, following reports of a person struck by a train.

The call came into police at 11.59pm on Wednesday, 25 May.

Officers attended the scene alongside paramedics. Sadly a woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

Her family has been informed of her death.

The incident is not being treated as suspicious.

A file will be prepared for the coroner.