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Woman and child killed by train in 'suspicious circumstances' | Woman and child killed by train in 'suspicious circumstances' |
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A woman and young child have died after being hit by a train in Slough, Berkshire, in "suspicious circumstances", police have said. | A woman and young child have died after being hit by a train in Slough, Berkshire, in "suspicious circumstances", police have said. |
Police were called just before 09:45 BST and the station is currently closed. | Police were called just before 09:45 BST and the station is currently closed. |
A British Transport Police spokesman said they had not yet identified the victims and could not at this stage confirm the age or gender of the child. | A British Transport Police spokesman said they had not yet identified the victims and could not at this stage confirm the age or gender of the child. |
They are appealing for witnesses to the incident. | They are appealing for witnesses to the incident. |
A South Central Ambulance crew pronounced the two people dead at the scene. | A South Central Ambulance crew pronounced the two people dead at the scene. |
A British Transport Police spokesman said: "The incident is currently being treated as suspicious. Officers are working to identify the deceased and a full investigation has been launched." | A British Transport Police spokesman said: "The incident is currently being treated as suspicious. Officers are working to identify the deceased and a full investigation has been launched." |
The train, the 08:41 from Bedwyn, has now resumed its non-stop service to Paddington. | |
Passengers had earlier been kept onboard while investigations were carried out. | |
Passenger Ian Creamer tweeted: "Our train is now a "crime scene" ... Never good to hear! Police, medical and @fgw staff finally arrived #slough". | Passenger Ian Creamer tweeted: "Our train is now a "crime scene" ... Never good to hear! Police, medical and @fgw staff finally arrived #slough". |
FGW spokesman Dan Paynes said: "Two of the four lines in and out of London Paddington are currently blocked as emergency services carry out their work". | |
He added: "This is having a knock on effect on our services." | He added: "This is having a knock on effect on our services." |
Commuters have been advised to check FGW's live travel updates for train cancellations and line alterations. | |