Wanstead station was closed and the Central Line part suspended after a person died on the tracks.

The station, in Redbridge , was closed at about 10.30am on Wednesday (July 31) but reopened by about 1.30pm

Sadly, British Transport Police confirmed that a person has been pronounced dead at the scene.

A spokesman said: "Officers are now working to identify the person and inform their family. This incident is not currently being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.”

There were severe delays on the Wanstead to Woodford branch of the Central Line.

Images posted on social media show a air ambulance landed on nearby George Green.

One person on Twitter said: "Something crazy going down at Wanstead underground station. Fire brigade, loads of police, ambulances and a helicopter circling. Anyone know what's going on?"

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