16/01/2007

Teenager dies after being hit by train

A teenage girl has died after being hit by a train in Wrexham, north Wales.

The accident happened around 7pm on Monday night near Ruabon railway station, around two miles south of Wrexham train station.

The girl was hit by the 16:35 Arriva service from Holyhead to Cardiff.

An investigation has been launched by British Transport Police, but there are not thought to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding the incident.

The identity of the girl and her age have not yet been revealed.

(KMcA)


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