Woman killed By Train While 'Trying To Rescue Her Dog From The Tracks'

A 22-year-old woman was killed by a moving train on a level crossing as she allegedly tried to rescue her dog.

British Transport Police confirmed the woman, who was from Glastonbury, Somerset, was killed on the crossing and said her next of kin had been informed.

Officers, who are still trying to establish the circumstances surrounding the death, said the incident is not being treated as suspicious.

It is understood the dog also died as a result of the tragic incident.

Residents near the crossing, which is close to a busy commuter station, said they believed the woman was trying to rescue her dog before the tragedy.