- Three people died after being struck by a train at Loughborough Junction today
- British Transport Police were called to the scene near Brixton after 7.30am
- Officials are working to identify the victims and alert families of their deaths
- The force described the deaths as ‘unexplained’ as trains are delayed in this area
Three people have been killed after they were struck by a train in south London this morning.
British Transport Police were called to Loughborough Junction near Brixton shortly after 7.30am after a report of multiple bodies being found on the tracks.
The three people were declared dead at the scene by London Ambulance Service paramedics and officials are working to identify the victims and alert their families.
The force described the deaths as ‘unexplained’, as police are trying to determine how the victims ended up on the tracks.
Aerial footage shows officials recovering the victims’ bodies quite a distance away from the train platform.
British Transport Police were called to Loughborough Junction (pictured) near Brixton shortly after 7.30am on Monday after a report of multiple bodies being found
The three people were declared dead at the scene by London Ambulance Service paramedics and officials are working to identify the victims and alert their families
Train services in this area are being delayed while the investigation is being carried out
Train services in this area are being delayed while the investigation is being carried out.
Commuters are advised to check with National Rail Enquiries before travelling today.
Detective Superintendent Gary Richardson from British Transport Police said: ‘My team are now working hard to understand what happened and how these three people came to lose their life on the railway.
‘My thoughts are with the family and friends of these three people.’
The force described the deaths as ‘unexplained’, as police are trying to determine how the victims ended up on the tracks
According to timetables, the first train passes through the station at 5.30am
He continued: ‘At this time, we are treating their death as unexplained as we make a number of immediate enquiries.
‘I would ask anyone who was near to Loughborough Junction this morning, and saw something which they think might be relevant, please contact us as soon as possible.’
According to timetables, the first train passes through the station at 5.30am.
The station is served by Thameslink, and platforms and tracks are above ground level.
Loughborough Junction is between Herne Hill and Elephant and Castle.
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