BREAKING: Poynton railway tragedy as two teenagers killed on train line as probe launched

Police have launched an investigation after two teenagers were killed on a railway line.

Emergency services are said to have raced to the scene in Poynton shortly before 10.30pm on Thursday.

The Mirror has contacted the British Transport Police for comment.

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