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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."
Passengers are being kept on the train, the 08:41 from Bedwyn to Paddington, while investigations are being carried out. The train, the 08:41 from Bedwyn, has now resumed its non-stop service to Paddington.
It had left Reading at 09:21 and was heading non-stop to Paddington. Passengers had earlier been kept onboard while investigations were carried out.
First Great Western (FGW) tweeted: "We are trying to get the train moving as soon as possible, but looks like it will be a little while yet."
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 the train is currently stationary at Slough station and that "two of the four lines in and out of London Paddington are currently blocked as emergency services carry out their work". 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."
FGW could not confirm the number of passengers on the train and have not been able to get extra staff on board. Commuters have been advised to check FGW's live travel updates for train cancellations and line alterations.
Customers travelling to Slough station have been advised to travel to Langley or Burnham and will be able to use bus services.