23/09/2014

Two Dead In Berkshire Train Incident

Two people have died in "suspicious circumstances" in Slough, according to the police in Berkshire.

It is understood police were called to a train station at about 09:45 this morning, following reports two people had been hit by a train.

Police say they are working to identify the two victims and an investigation into their deaths is underway.

(MH)

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