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Three killed in London train tragedy

A mother and her two young children have been killed after apparently jumping in front of a high-speed train in west London.

The 27-year-old woman and her five-year-old daughter died instantly when they were struck by the Heathrow Express service at Southall railway station at around lunchtime today.

Her nine-month-old baby son was taken to hospital, but later died from his injuries.

Several people are thought to have witnessed the incident.

British Transport Police have opened an investigation.