Person hit by train near Kettering

A person has been hit by a train near Kettering this evening (Saturday).

Rail services are expected to be disrupted for the rest of the day on the London Intercity route.

Just before 7.30pm East Midlands Railway confirmed the person had been struck by the train near Kettering.

A spokesman said: "Sadly a person has been hit by a train near Kettering.

"Our services on our London Intercity route will be disrupted for the rest of the evening."

Some trains are being delayed and others are terminating at Leicester instead of travelling on the route.

East Midlands Railway confirmed tickets are being accepted with other train operators.

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