POLICE have confirmed that a vulnerable woman was taken to a place of safety after she was spotted on a train line near Andover last night.
British Transport Police confirmed that they were called to Andover station shortly before 7.30pm to reports of a vulnerable person.
A spokesperson for the force said: "Officers were called to Andover rail station following reports of a vulnerable person. The call came into police on Sunday, 2 July at 7.27pm.
"A woman was taken to a place safety."
BTP further confirmed that no arrests were made.
This comes after South West Trains released a statement last night apologising for disruption to services.
The statement on their website said: "A trespasser was spotted on the line near Andover earlier this evening.
"Police have since apprehended the trespasser, and the line is once again open, however some services were delayed by up to 12 minutes while they waited for the line to be clear.
"All lines have now reopened.
"Train services running through this station may be delayed.
"Disruption is expected until 21.15.
"We are sorry for the delay this caused."
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