Couple 'bought tickets then went on to station platform and hugged' before they jumped in front of train to kill themselves

  • Two people have died after jumping in front of a train together in Doncaster
  • Emergency services attended but said the pair both died at the scene
  • British Transport Police confirmed it was investigating incident last night 
  • Do you know anyone involved? Please contact katie.french@mailonline.co.uk

By Joseph Curtis For Mailonline

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A man and woman have died at a railway station after 'jumping in front of a train while hugging each other'.

Horrified witnesses said the two leapt off the platform at Doncaster Railway Station in front of an oncoming train shortly after 8pm last night.

It is believed they bought tickets to get past the barriers at the station. 

Emergency services attended but were unable to save either of the pair.

Two people have died after 'jumping in front of a train while hugging' at Doncaster Railway Station, pictured

British Transport Police confirmed two people died at the scene and officers are investigating

Police say the incident at the station, pictured, does not appear to be suspicious

Police say the incident at the station, pictured, does not appear to be suspicious

British Transport Police confirmed the deaths and said officers were working to identify the victims.

According to the Doncaster Free Press, witnesses said the pair embraced and jumped from the platform at the same time.

A British Transport Police spokesman said: 'Shortly before 8.20pm yesterday evening, officers were called to Doncaster station following reports that two people had been struck by a train.

'Officers and paramedics were quickly on scene, however a man and woman were sadly pronounced dead at the scene. Work is being done to identify the man and woman and to inform their next of kin.

'An investigation into how the man and woman came to be on the tracks is underway, however at this time the circumstances are not thought to be suspicious.

'A file will be prepared for the coroner.'

Virgin Trains also confirmed the incident and said trains were cancelled as a result.

Writing on the firm's official Twitter account, a spokesman said: 'My heart is broken for all involved in this tragic incident. Services are returning to normal but so much pain will remain. 

'If you have been affected by tonight's events, please talk to the Samaritans on 116 123.' 

  • For confidential support call the Samaritans in the UK on 116 123, visit a local Samaritans branch or go to www.samaritans.org for details. 
Officers said they were still working to identify the victims and inform their next of kin

Officers said they were still working to identify the victims and inform their next of kin

Virgin Trains also confirmed the incident and a spokesman said 'my heart is broken for all involved'

Virgin Trains East Coast, which runs the station, urged anyone affected by the tragedy to talk to Samaritans 

Virgin Trains East Coast, which runs the station, urged anyone affected by the tragedy to talk to Samaritans 

Two people are killed 'after jumping in front of a train while hugging each other'

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