ALL lines were blocked after a woman was seen "in a precarious position" at Totton railway station.

Police were called to the station at 12.45pm following concerns about a woman. 

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Services were delayed or cancelled as emergency services dealt with the incident.

The woman has since been taken to a place of safety where she will be medically assessed.

All lines have reopened though disruption is expected until 3pm.

A spokesperson from British Transport Police said: “British Transport Police were called to Totton railway station at 12.54pm today (14 September) following concern for a woman in a precarious position. Officers attended, and the woman is now in a place of safety where he will be medically assessed.”

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