Thameslink lines blocked after person hit by a train

A person's been hit by a train between Luton and Bedford this morning.

Thameslink have confirmed "with great sadness" that emergency services are working to deal with the incident at the scene, with lines blocked between the stations.

Services are still running on alternative lines, but delays, cancellations and amendments to schedules are expected.

Bus shuttle services have been put on by Thameslink, to support the areas which are affected by line closures.

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