A fatal incident has occurred at Truro train station with a large police presence currently in the area.

A person has died on the railway near Truro this morning with trains being both cancelled and delayed.

A number of British Transport Police officers are also reported to be at the station.

Disruption on services between Truro and Penzance is now expected until 12:00pm.

A spokesperson for British Transport Police said: "‘British Transport Police were called to the line near Truro at 10.15am today (10 June) following reports of a casualty on the tracks.

"Paramedics also attended, however sadly a person was pronounced dead at the scene.

"This incident is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner."

We will bring you the latest on this incident as more details become available.