A MAN died in front of passengers at Beckenham Junction station early on Tuesday morning when he was hit by a train.

He was confirmed dead at the scene after being struck by the train at the station, off Southend Road, Beckenham, at 6.19am.

Officers from British Transport Police were at the scene within minutes. The victim has not yet been identified.

The incident caused major disruption to rush-hour traffic with rail services delayed and jams on nearby roads.