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| Woman and child hit and killed by train in London | 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. | 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. | 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." | 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. | 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. |