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Slough train station deaths: Woman and child die in possible 'murder-suicide' | |
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A woman and her son have died after being hit by a train in a possible murder-suicide at Slough station in Berkshire. | |
The pair, who have not been named, were pronounced dead at the scene shortly before 9.45am on Tuesday. | The pair, who have not been named, were pronounced dead at the scene shortly before 9.45am on Tuesday. |
Police were initially investigating all possibilities but have said they are not looking for anyone else in relation to the incident. | |
Chief Inspector Jenny Gilmer said the mother, believed to be 48 years old, and her 10-year-old son, lived in Slough. | |
Describing it as “very upsetting and distressing for the driver and anyone who witnessed it”, she said that murder-suicide is one of the lines of inquiry being pursued. | |
She added: “The incident is currently being treated as suspicious and our detectives have launched a full investigation. | |
“But they do not believe there was any third-party involvement at the station. | |
“This is obviously a very tragic incident and our thoughts are very much with those affected.” | |
Poor driver. Hits two people and he's apologising to the passengers - screw us mate, I hope you're alright #slough | Poor driver. Hits two people and he's apologising to the passengers - screw us mate, I hope you're alright #slough |
Thames Valley Police and paramedics from the South Coast Ambulance service were called to the scene and the station was closed. | Thames Valley Police and paramedics from the South Coast Ambulance service were called to the scene and the station was closed. |
Slough station was closed for almost six hours as police gathered evidence and National Rail warned to expect cancellations and delays to services. | |
Passengers on the train that hit the two people expressed sympathy for the driver on Twitter, saying he apologised over the intercom after the incident. | |
A spokesperson for First Great Western, said the driver of the 8.41am service from Bedwyn for Paddington was replaced at Slough. | |
"He is receiving all the support he needs and probably won't drive again for some time," he told the BBC. | |
In an unrelated incident, a person was struck by a freight train at Gloucester station. | In an unrelated incident, a person was struck by a freight train at Gloucester station. |
Additional reporting by PA | Additional reporting by PA |