A 14-year-old boy has died after being struck by a train in Burton Joyce, Nottinghamshire. The incident occurred on Wednesday, November 26, at approximately 7pm. Emergency services, including officers and paramedics, were dispatched to the scene following reports of a person being hit by a train. Despite their efforts, the boy was pronounced dead at the scene. East Midlands Railway confirmed that the incident led to significant disruptions, with several train services cancelled or delayed. A spokesperson for the railway stated, "We are sad to report that a person has been hit by a train. This has had a big impact on trains on the Newark Castle/Derby/Crewe and Leicester/Nottingham/Lincoln/Grimsby routes." The British Transport Police reported that they received a call at 7.06pm regarding a casualty on the tracks. A spokesperson for the police said, "Officers were called to the railway line in Burton Joyce, Nottinghamshire, at 7.06pm on 26 November to reports of a casualty on the tracks. Paramedics also attended, and sadly a 14-year-old boy was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident is not being treated as suspicious, and a file will be prepared for the coroner." The community is mourning the loss of the young boy, and investigations are ongoing to understand the circumstances surrounding this tragic event.
Tragedy Strikes as 14-Year-Old Boy Killed by Train
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