A PERSON has died after being hit by a train near Wivenhoe, the British Transport Police has confirmed.
Residents reported seeing various emergency services outside Wivenhoe Station at the weekend.
The British Transport Police has since confirmed a person died.
A spokesman said: “Officers were called to the line near Wivenhoe railway station at about 10.30pm on Saturday, February 3, following reports of a casualty on the tracks.
“Paramedics also attended, however sadly a person was pronounced dead at the scene.
“The incident is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.”
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