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Person dies at Ramsgate railway station

10:56, 12 October 2020

updated: 11:24, 12 October 2020

A person died at a railway station after police, fire crews and several paramedics were called to the scene.

Emergency services descended on Ramsgate just before 10.30am on Saturday after receiving reports of a medical incident .

The air ambulance at the Warre Recreation Ground, which is near Ramsgate railway station
The air ambulance at the Warre Recreation Ground, which is near Ramsgate railway station

An air ambulance was also seen landing nearby at the Warre Recreation Ground, forcing a game of football to be suspended.

However, the British Transport Police has today confirmed the person died at the scene,

A spokesman for the force said: "We were called to Ramsgate station following reports of a medical emergency.

"Paramedics also attended however sadly a person was pronounced dead at the scene. Their family have been informed."

An eyewitness told KentOnline on Saturday he saw two ambulances, three critical care vehicles a police car and fire engine outside the station.

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