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BBC News
2 days ago
- BBC News
Bodies of two boys, both 16, found on tracks near Poynton station
Two teenage boys have been killed on a railway line in Cheshire, police have said. British Transport Police (BTP) officers and paramedics were called to Poynton railway station at about 22:10 BST on Thursday to reports of a casualty on the tracks. Two boys, both 16, were found and pronounced dead at the scene."The incident is not being treated as suspicious and a file is being prepared for the coroner," a BTP spokesman said. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
The Independent
2 days ago
- The Independent
Two teenagers, 16, killed on railway lines in Cheshire
Police are investigating after two teenagers were killed on railway lines. British Transport Police were called after 10pm on Thursday to reports of a casualty on the tracks near Poynton railway station, in Cheshire. Paramedics also attended the scene, where they pronounced two people at the scene. The force confirmed that it was two 16-year-old boys who had been killed. They added that a file is being prepared for the coroner and the incident is not being treated as suspicious. A spokesperson issued a full statement: 'Officers were called at around 10.10pm last night (3 July) to reports of a casualty on the tracks near Poynton railway station. 'Officers attended with paramedics. Very sadly and despite the best efforts of paramedics two people were both pronounced dead at the scene. 'The incident is not being treated as suspicious and a file is being prepared for the coroner.' Local media reported railway lines were closed off late on Thursday night while emergency services worked at the scene, which continued through the early hours of Friday morning.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Daily Mail
Tragedy as two teenagers are killed on railway line
An investigation has been launched after two teenagers were killed on the railway in Cheshire. It's understood emergency services attended the tragic incident in Poynton at around 10.25pm on Thursday night. Railway lines were closed late on Thursday night while emergency services worked at the scene. Work continued throughout the early hours of Friday morning, with rail services resuming by 6.15am. The circumstances surrounding the two deaths are yet to be confirmed. It's understood British Transport Police is leading the investigation. The force has been contacted for further information.
