A person has been killed by a steam locomotive at Hanwell railway station in west London, marking the first such fatality in the UK in 58 years.

Axar.az reports, citing the Sun, that the incident occurred on Wednesday as the locomotive was travelling from Southall depot to London Victoria to collect passengers for a Remembrance Day excursion.

The train, named 34028 Eddystone, was due to operate the Armistice Steam Express through Kent. The trip was cancelled following the incident.

British Transport Police said the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident is not being treated as suspicious, and a report will be prepared for the coroner.