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A man was killed when he was hit by a train after he fell onto a railway line in West Sussex. | A man was killed when he was hit by a train after he fell onto a railway line in West Sussex. |
The incident, which is being treated by British Transport Police as an accident, happened close to Barnham station, near Bognor Regis. | The incident, which is being treated by British Transport Police as an accident, happened close to Barnham station, near Bognor Regis. |
A Portsmouth Harbour to Brighton passenger service reported striking a person on the tracks. | A Portsmouth Harbour to Brighton passenger service reported striking a person on the tracks. |
A local man, aged in his 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene. Officers are informing relatives of his death. | A local man, aged in his 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene. Officers are informing relatives of his death. |
A Sussex Police spokesman said it appeared the man had been walking beside the railway track to the west of Barnham station, when he slipped and fell at about 0800 BST on Sunday. | A Sussex Police spokesman said it appeared the man had been walking beside the railway track to the west of Barnham station, when he slipped and fell at about 0800 BST on Sunday. |