Woman and child killed by train in Britain

Officers are not looking for anyone else in connection with the deaths of a woman and child who were struck by a train at a busy station, police have said.

Chief Inspector Jenny Gilmer, of British Transport Police, ruled out the involvement of a third party but said the deaths in Slough, Berkshire, are still being treated as suspicious.

The station has been closed since the incident shortly before 9.45am amid a heavy police presence.

Ms Gilmer said: "Officers were called to Slough railway station shortly before 9.45am following reports that two people had been struck by a train.

“Thames Valley Police and South Central Ambulance also attended the incident and a woman and child were pronounced dead at the scene.

“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.”

She appealed for witnesses and anyone with information to come forward to police.

She added: ``This is a obviously a very tragic incident and our thoughts are very much with those affected.''