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Teenage boy hit by train in Broadstairs in stable condition

17:03, 11 September 2019

updated: 17:17, 11 September 2019

A teenage boy who was hit by a train in Broadstairs is in a stable condition in hospital.

Emergency services were called to the station at about 6.20pm yesterday following a report of a casualty on the tracks.

Emergency services were called to Broadstairs station. Stock pictue (16448345)
Emergency services were called to Broadstairs station. Stock pictue (16448345)

Paramedics attended and the teenager was airlifted to Kings College Hospital in London with potentially serious injuries.

His injuries are not described as life-threatening.

The incident is not being treated as suspicious.

Trains were cancelled between Ramsgate and Margate but services were restored by 8.30pm.

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