LNER trains cancelled following a person being hit by a train between Retford and Newark

Major disruption on a train service due to a person being hit by a train.

LNER has announced that a person was hit by a train between Retford and Newark, causing all lines to be blocked.

The train services are currently experiencing a major disruption across the service route and strongly advise people to avoid travelling if possible.

Trains will still be running but may be heavily delayed or severely overcrowded.

Emergency services are at the scene.