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Kent woman dies after collapsing at Herne Bay railway station

A woman has died after she was airlifted to hospital from Herne Bay railway station.

Police were called to the scene just after 3pm yesterday afternoon following a report the 45-year-old had suffered a serious head injury.

She was flown to King's College Hospital in London in a critical condition, but died later that night.

Video courtesy of Jules Serkin/@julesserkin

DI Bob Stokoe, from the British Transport Police, says a 21-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm.

But she was later released and the death is not being treated as suspicious.

DI Stokoe said: "This is a very tragic incident and my thoughts are with the family of this woman as they come to terms with this devastating loss.

“During the initial stages of this investigation, a 21-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm.

Herne Bay railway station
Herne Bay railway station

"However, we have since learnt that this tragically, was an accident and the female was immediately released.

“Specially trained family liaison officers are continuing to support the family at this time as we prepare our file for the coroner.”

An ambulance spokesman says it is thought the woman, who is from Kent, suffered a head injury while collapsing.

A helicopter was seen landing in Memorial Park at about 4.30pm, before she was rushed to the capital.

The air ambulance was seen flying over Herne Bay yesterday afternoon. Picture: Jules Serkin
The air ambulance was seen flying over Herne Bay yesterday afternoon. Picture: Jules Serkin

Southeastern confirmed Herne Bay railway station was closed just before 4pm as emergency services attended the incident.

It was reopened 30 minutes later, but police remained there after 6pm.

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