Person hit by a train, causing cancellations at Grantham railway station

There are major railway delays through Grantham as a person has been hit by a train in the Newark area.

The person was struck by a train near Newark Northgate Station and delays are expected on the East Coast Main Line - London to Edinburgh route - until the end of the day.

National Rail said trains may be delayed by up to 90 minutes or cancelled.

A spokesperson said: "If you’ve been affected by what happened on the network today, there is always someone to talk to.

"You can contact the Samaritans on 116 123 from any phone for a confidential chat."