Schoolgirl, 15, dies on live railway track in Weymouth as cops launch hunt for witnesses
SCHOOLGIRL has tragically died on a live railway track.
British Transport Police said this afternoon the 15-year-old appeared to have been electrocuted before being found in the early hours of this morning.
They were rushed to a railway line in Dorset in the at around 2.25am, and tragically found the 15-year-old.
Paramedics were also rushed to the tracks, but the teenager was declared dead at the scene.
A BT Police spokesman confirmed that she died after “sustaining injuries caused by electrocution”.
A police spokesperson said: “Officers were called to the railway line in Weymouth at 2.25am following reports of a casualty on the tracks.
“Paramedics also attended, and sadly a 15-year-old girl was pronounced dead at the scene.
“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances behind her death and her family are being supported by specialist officers.”
Detectives are keen to speak to anyone who was in the area of Greenway Road, Weymouth, between the hours of 1am and 2.30am, as they may have information which could assist their enquiries.
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