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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 to the town's railway station, which remains closed, just before 09:45 BST.
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. Ch Insp Jenny Gilmer from British Transport Police said they had not yet identified the victims and could not confirm the age or gender of the child.
They are appealing for witnesses to the incident. She added they did not believe there was "any third party involvement".
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." During a lunchtime news conference outside Slough station, where there is a heavy police presence, Ch Insp Gilmer said: "The incident is currently being treated as suspicious.
The train, the 08:41 from Bedwyn, has now resumed its non-stop service to Paddington. "Our detectives have launched a full investigation but they do not believe there was any third party involvement at the station".
'Horrible incident'
First Great Western spokesman Dan Paynes said the station was expected to be closed "for some time".
The train, the 08:41 from Bedwyn, was able to resume its non-stop service to Paddington just after 13:00.
Mr Payne said two of the four lines in and out of London Paddington still currently blocked as emergency services carry out their work.
He said: "This is turning out to be a horrible incident and our thoughts are with everyone involved as well as the driver of the train.
"He is receiving all the support he needs.
"It's the worst type of incident that any member of staff on the railway can come across.
"He probably won't drive again for some time."
Commuters have been advised to check FGW's live travel updates for train cancellations and line alterations.
Passengers had earlier been kept onboard while investigations were carried out.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."
Commuters have been advised to check FGW's live travel updates for train cancellations and line alterations.