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Teenagers killed at rail crossing Teenagers 'were killed by train'
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Two teenage boys whose bodies were found on a railway line in Norfolk are thought to have been hit by a train, British Transport Police said. Two teenage boys whose bodies were found on a railway line in north Norfolk are thought to have been hit by a train, police have said.
An investigation into the deaths was launched after emergency services made the discovery, at a level crossing near West Winch, on Saturday morning. The bodies of the pair, both 17 and from Watlington, were spotted on the track near Wiggenhall St Germans on Saturday by a passing train driver.
Police sealed off the tracks to conduct a forensic search and said the deaths are thought to have been accidental. Police sealed off the tracks to conduct a forensic search and said the deaths were thought to have been accidental.
Buses have replaced trains running between King's Lynn and Downham Market.Buses have replaced trains running between King's Lynn and Downham Market.
A British Transport Police (BTP) spokesman said police were called at about 0830 GMT on Saturday.A British Transport Police (BTP) spokesman said police were called at about 0830 GMT on Saturday.
"We are currently investigating the tragic death of two male youths, which occurred on the railway approximately three miles south of King's Lynn. Remembered in prayer
"At this stage, the circumstances would appear to be accidental but police inquiries regarding forensics and tracing witnesses are ongoing." "A full forensic investigation of the scene has been conducted and the CCTV for the area recovered," a BTP spokesman said.
No further details of the identity of the two teenagers are available. "The families have been informed of the deaths and formal identification is likely to take place early next week.
"Police are currently trying to establish the circumstances surrounding the deaths."
Prayers were said being said for the two teenagers at Wiggenhall St. Germans' parish church.
Rev John Penny told BBC News: "My wife is the vicar of that area and was deeply distressed to learn of the tragedy and will be remembering the people who've died and their families at the services this day.
"It's an awful thing to happen just before Christmas."