A teenage boy and girl have died after being struck by a train last night.

The pair were killed on the tracks at Elstree & Borehamwood train station, in Shenley Road, Borehamwood, just before 9pm.

Paramedics from Borehamwood, St Albans, Watford as well as a doctor were called to the scene just after 9pm.

Crews were unable to save the teenagers and they were both pronounced dead shortly after.

Ambulance spokesman Gary Sanderson said: "First and foremost our thoughts are with the families and all involved in this tragic incident."