A person was hit by a train near Pokesdown station in the early hours of Sunday morning.
South Western Railway have confirmed an incident took place in which a person was hit by a train.
Passengers were held on the train for two hours while emergency services dealt with the incident, one passenger said.
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A spokesperson for South Western Railway said passengers were provided with alternative transport home as a result of the incident.
The Daily Echo has contacted British Transport Police for further information.
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