A MAN has been taken to hospital after he was hit by a train this morning.

Emergency services were called to St Denys station after 9am following reports of a casualty on the tracks. 

The man was taken to hospital for treatment by paramedics. 

READ MORE: Person hit by train between Eastleigh and Southampton - latest updates

British Transport Police said: "The incident is not being treated as suspicious."

Commuters continue to face disruption as railway lines are blocked between Eastleigh station and Southampton Central. 

This is expected to last until 1pm this afternoon. 

South western Railway service have introduced bus replacement services as a result. 

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