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Greenfield Academy Pupil, 14, Dies After Shildon Rail Incident

Police say the case is not being treated as suspicious.

Overview

  • British Transport Police, which confirmed late Saturday, May 2, that the 14-year-old died in hospital, released the update after nearly two weeks of treatment.
  • Emergency crews reached the Shildon rail line shortly after 8am on April 22, airlifting her to Newcastle’s Royal Victoria Infirmary as trains between Darlington and Bishop Auckland were halted.
  • Police say they are not treating the case as suspicious.
  • Specially trained officers are supporting her family, who asked for privacy as they grieve.
  • Greenfield Academy said the incident happened off-site and that it is working with services and offering support to pupils and the wider school community.