Three people have been killed by a train in south London and a probe is underway to determine the cause of the incident, British Transport Police said.

The police were called to Loughborough Junction in South London around 7:30 am Monday local time following a report of multiple bodies being found, according to a police news release. 

Police and ambulance staff were sent to the scene and found the three bodies. 

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Officers are working to identify the deceased. Without giving further details, the police said a probe is underway to explain the cause of the tragedy.