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Woman and child hit and killed by train in London

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    A woman and child have died after being hit by a train in south London.

    British Transport Police said it happened at around 08:30 GMT at Riddlesdown station.
    The London Ambulance Service was called but the woman and child, believed to be a toddler, were confirmed dead at the scene.
    The station, which falls into the London borough of Croydon, has closed and buses are replacing trains between Purley, Oxted and East Grinstead.
    A British Transport Police spokesman said: "Enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances and a file will be prepared for the coroner."
    Riddlesdown is about two miles south of Purley.
    There was considerable disruption to services run by the Southern train company in the area, with buses running between some stations and extended journey times.
    Electrical power to the line between Woldingham and South Croydon was turned off and it was anticipated the line would not open until at least 16:00 GMT
     
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