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Slough train station deaths: Woman and child are killed after being 'pushed in front of train' Slough train station deaths: Woman and child die in possible 'murder-suicide'
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A woman and child have died after being hit by a train in “suspicious circumstances” at Slough station in Berkshire. 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 are believed to be investigating whether they were pushed in front of the train as it came into the station. Police were initially investigating all possibilities but have said they are not looking for anyone else in relation to the incident.
A spokesperson for British Transport Police could not give any more details and said officers were “keeping an open mind”. Chief Inspector Jenny Gilmer said the mother, believed to be 48 years old, and her 10-year-old son, lived in Slough.
“At this time the incident at Slough has been declared suspicious and officers are investigating the circumstances,” he added. 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.
“Officers are working to identify the deceased, and a full investigation has been launched.” 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 #sloughPoor 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.
Train lines through Slough have reopened but National Rail warned to expect cancellations and delays to services. 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 have been expressing sympathy for the driver on Twitter, saying he apologised over the intercom after the incident. 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.
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