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Tributes to Bonnie Yendell who died after being hit by a train on crossing in Graveney

17:03, 18 February 2019

updated: 09:52, 19 February 2019

Friends of a "beautiful and kind-hearted" young woman who died after she was struck by a train have shared heartbreaking tributes to the 28-year-old.

Bonnie Yendell was tragically killed when she was hit on the level crossing in Monkshill Road, Graveney, yesterday afternoon.

Floral tributes have today been placed by the crossing, where she died shortly after 2pm yesterday. One friend described her as "amazing and unique".

Bonnie Yendell was stuck on the crossing in Graveney
Bonnie Yendell was stuck on the crossing in Graveney

Others have shared online tributes to Miss Yendell, who just three weeks ago was pictured celebrating her birthday in Jamaica.

Carly-Ann Goldfinch posted on Facebook: "I cannot believe I’m writing this, I am absolutely heartbroken.

"You were the craziest, funniest, kind hearted friend I could have ever asked for and we had soo many good times together.

"I’d never met someone as full of life as you and can honestly say I am going to miss you so much love you so much mooeyyyy sleep tight beautiful."

Floral tributes at the scene of the tragedy at Graveney (7254866)
Floral tributes at the scene of the tragedy at Graveney (7254866)

Another friend on Facebook described Miss Yendell as "beautiful, funny and smart", telling how her death has "left a massive gap in my heart".

British Transport Police say Miss Yendell's death is not being treated as suspicious.

A spokesman said: "Following a report of a person struck by a train, officers attended along with local emergency services but unfortunately a female was pronounced dead at the scene.

"The incident is currently being treated as non suspicious."

Bonnie Yendell
Bonnie Yendell

Police added the woman's next of kin has been informed and a report is being prepared for the coroner.

A statement from Southeastern said: "Our thoughts go out to the people affected by the incident this afternoon."

Anyone with information can call BTP on 0800 405040, quoting incident number 232/17/02/2019.

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