THERE is disruption on Merseyrail's network this afternoon after person was hit by a train.

Services are currently suspended between Sandhills and Kirkby and between Sandhills and Ormskirk.

A spokesperson for Merseyrail said that services had been disrupted on the Northern Line "following a welfare incident at Kirkdale station".

The condition of the person is not yet known.

A limited rail replacement bus service will run between these stations. Disruption is expected until 6pm.

For updates go to: https://www.merseyrail.org/