North East rail disruption LIVE: LNER warns of major delays after 'person hit by train'

A tragic incident occurred between York and Darlington just before 8.25am on Wednesday morning, resulting in a fatality after a person was hit by a train. British Transport Police confirmed the event, which has caused major disruption to rail services. LNER has warned of significant delays, as trains are currently unable to travel between the two locations. This disruption is expected to persist for several hours while the situation is managed by the relevant authorities.