Teenager dies after being chased onto tracks
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A 15-year-old boy has been killed by a train after running across the track as he fled from a gang of youths.
Police are treating the sudden death of Ryan Quinn in Northern Ireland as suspicious.
He was found on the line between Portrush and Portstewart, Co Antrim late Friday evening.
It is understood that shortly before the fatal incident he was being chased by a group of teenagers following an altercation in a licensed premises.
The line remains closed as examinations are carried out.
Portstewart councillor Bernard Fitzpatrick said the community was stunned by the tragedy.
'For this young man to lose his life in this way is absolutely tragic,' said the Alliance party representative.
'Everyone is totally shocked. My sympathies are with his family at this difficult time.'
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